Flood warnings have been issued around Berkshire, with people advised to act now as flood water is expected to hit properties around parts of the River Thames and the River Loddon.

Flood warnings over possible property flooding this afternoon have been issued around Shiplake, Mapledurham, and parts of Wokingham. 

Flood alerts - which warn people to avoid paths, roads, and areas around waterways - have been issued for large parts of the rivers Thames, Loddon, and Kennet. 

In areas around Shiplake and Wargrave, properties in Basmore Lane, Bolney Road, Loddon Drive face an increased risk of flooding. 

In Purley, flood warnings extend across River Gardens, Chestnut Grove, and Wintringham Way.

Flood warnings have been issued around Berkshire, with people advised to act now as flood water is expected to hit properties around parts of the River Thames and the River Loddon.Flood warnings have been issued around Berkshire, with people advised to act now as flood water is expected to hit properties around parts of the River Thames and the River Loddon. (Image: EA) In a statement online, a spokesperson from the Environment agency said: "River levels are rising on the River Thames as a result of heavy rainfall.

"No further rainfall is forecast, but we expect river levels to continue rising over the next 24 hours.

"We are monitoring the situation. Move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety. Avoid contact with flood water. Go to the 'River and Sea levels in England' webpage for current river levels."

Properties in the Loddon Drive area are being contacted by the Environment Agency. 

Flood warnings advise residents to move loved-ones and valuables to a safe place, move to higher ground or the upper floor of a building, and turn off gas, electricity, and water. 

If possible, flood prevention measures such as sand bags should be deployed, if safe to do so. 

Road closures remain in place in Sandford Lane, Woodley, and Mill Lane, Sindlesham. 

Low-land at risk of flooding includes near Emm Brook near Wokingham town, the River Blackwater near Swallowfield, and the River Loddon near Sindlesham, Swallowfield and Arborfield.

Also at risk is land near the River Loddon and River Thames confluence near Twyford

The weather is forecast to be settled and dry for the rest of the week, with only light rain expected over the weekend.

Dry weather should continue next week.