Worcester clean-up begins after River Severn flooding

Workers dressed in white hazmat suits and carrying hose pipes were spotted across the city's waters edge today (Tuesday) after many paths and roads were covered in thick mud.

Water levels across the River Severn have finally started to fall across the county, with many car parks and roads reopening after days of closure.

Thick mud has been left on city footpaths. (Image: Worcester City Council) The River Severn finally peaked in Worcestershire on Sunday, but levels are still expected to remain high for a number of days.

Worcester City Council took advantage of the receding levels by cleaning up paths and roads around the river so the public could use them again. 

The clean-up has begun across Worcester. (Image: Worcester City Council) A spokesperson for Worcester City Council said: "With the river level finally falling, our teams are in action to wash down the riverside paths and get them ready for you to walk, cycle and wheel on again."

The opening of Pitchcroft Car Park today also marked the last of the car parks to reopen after being closed due to flooding.

Pitchcroft car park has finally reopened. (Image: Newsquest) Several cars had become stranded across the weekend as they became engulfed in flood water. 

There is also a mass of debris collecting around the city centre at the end of Worcester Bridge this morning, displaying the effects of flooding in the area in recent days.

Some water still remains on pathways. (Image: Worcester City Council) Updated guidance from the Gov.co.uk showed flood warnings at Pitchcroft, North Worcester and South Worcester were removed.

A flood alert remains for the wider Worcestershire area, which covers the River Avon and River Severn.

A mass of debris is collecting around Worcester Bridge. (Image: Newsquest) The update reads: "River levels are falling but remain high as a result of heavy rainfall.

"Consequently, flooding of property, roads and farmland remains possible.

"We expect flooding to affect low-lying land and roads adjacent to the river from Highley to Tewkesbury.

"Locations affected are Stourport, Holt Fleet, Worcester, Kempsey, Severn Stoke and Upton upon Severn.

"Install property level protection if required."