Several flood defences have been erected across Oxford to prevent further flooding.

The city and wider county were still feeling the effects of Storm Bert today (Tuesday, November 26) with roads flooded, transport services affected and schools shut.

To prevent further chaos and damage, flood defences have been set up in Oxford, namely South Hinksey.

Announcing the news on social media platform X, formerly Twitter, the Environment Agency (EA) for the south east said: “Following Storm Bert, we're getting prepared for more forecasted rain this week.

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“We have deployed temporary barriers in South Hinksey in Oxford.”

Several photos of the pre-emptive work were shared on the online post with a significant effort put in place to combat further flooding.

Maria Herlihy of the EA posted on X later on Wednesday and added: “Our fantastic field teams continued to erect temporary defence barriers late into the afternoon at West Street, Oxford.

“This is in preparation for the rain expected this evening and into the early hours of tonight.”

Similar flood defences were set up back in January as former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Oxford.

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Addressing the media in front of the fast-moving River Thames earlier this year, Mr Sunak said: “Flooding has been having a devastating impact on communities up and down the country.

“I’m in Oxfordshire here today talking to some of those that have been affected, but also saying thank you to our first responders who were doing a fantastic job over the past week.”

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