THE CLEAN-UP has begun after recent flooding along the river Severn in Worcester has caused muddy and slippery riverside paths.

Council crews wearing white overalls and armed with shovels are clearing up piles of mud left behind after the recent flooding.

All flood alerts and flood warnings have been removed from the river Severn as well as the river Avon and Bow and Piddle Brook by the Environment Agency.

The flood alert for the River Severn in Worcestershire was removed at just before 8.30am this morning (Monday).

Kempsey village was also issued a flood warning - which means flooding is expected and residents should act now - but that was also removed this morning (Monday).

A flood alert does remain on the river Severn in neighbouring county Gloucestershire.

A Worcester City Council spokesman said: "Good news! The river level is falling so council teams are in action to hose down the riverside paths and get them mud-free - ready to welcome back walkers and cyclists."

Flooding affected Seaborne Leisure Holiday and Touring Park in Court Meadow last week. 

When a Worcester News reporter visited the site on Monday, December 11 staff said there were no concerns as it had appeared to have already peaked there as the level was going down. 

Caravans are elevated on the site with no damage caused if water builds up underneath while the owners added they had everything needed if the site fully flooded including pumps.

Weather forecast in Worcester this week

However, while the river levels drop the temperature will remain damp this week with the Met Office warning of severe gales towards the end of the week.

In Worcester, the weather will staying cloudy overnight with outbreaks of rain which will become more widespread and persistent through the early hours, with some heavy bursts likely.

The Met Office said winds will ease and it will remain mild with a minimum temperature of 9C.

Tuesday will have a damp start with rain slowing easing through the morning leaving a drier and brighter afternoon.

The Met Office predicts it will become breezier into the afternoon and still feel fairly mild.

It added the maximum temperature is expected to be about 11C.

The rest of the week is looking like it will stay unsettled with further rain and showers, this turning heavy at times.

The Met Office warns it will be very windy with a risk of severe gales.