Sandbags have been distributed across the borough and are after the Environment Agency put areas inluding Bentley, Fishlake, and Conisbrough on alert, with large amounts of rain due to fall on already wet ground.
River levels are forecast to rise across the Lower Don Catchment as a result of persistent rainfall, which is due to continue through until Thursday morning
Flooding of minor roads and farmland is possible from this evening onwards, say experts. By tomorrow afternoon, January 20, ‘very high’ river levels are expected.
Our pictures show how residents have been preparing to defend their homes if there are floods.
1. Delivering Sandbags
A Doncaster Council worker pictured delivering Sandbags to residents in Fishlake. Picture: NDFP-19-01-21-FloodAlert Fishlake 2-NMSY Photo: Marie Caley
2. Ongoing work
Flood defence works are still ongoing in Fishlake. Picture: NDFP-19-01-21-FloodAlert Fishlake 7-NMSY Photo: Marie Caley
3. Flood alert
Pam Webb, Truffle Lodge owner and Fishlake resident, pictured receiving Sandbags from Doncaster Council representatives. Picture: NDFP-19-01-21-FloodAlert Fishlake 4-NMSY Photo: Marie Caley
4. Iconic view
Residents prepare for possible flooding on Low Road, Conisbrough. Picture: NDFP-19-01-21-FloodAlert Conisbrough 2-NMSY Photo: Marie Caley