Storm Kathleen: rescue operations as River Arun overflows in West Sussex

Emergency services dealing with incidents in Littlehampton and ‘severe flooding’ at a holiday park

The River Arun has overflowed in West Sussex with rescue operations under way in the seaside town of Littlehampton and warnings of severe flood waters as a result of Storm Kathleen.

“Our crews are supporting rescue operations in Littlehampton near Ferry Road and Rope Walk where the River Arun has burst its banks, leading to severe flooding,” West Sussex fire and rescue service said on X.