Residents urged to brace for more flooding
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Flood risks are expected to continue for residents across Oxfordshire and Berkshire.
High winds and rainfall from Storm Bert have caused major disruption to homes, roads and rail works in the south of England.
More rain is due to fall on Tuesday and Wednesday, with the Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, saying more flooding is likely this week, but it should be "less severe" than on Sunday.
The Environment Agency has issued more than 100 warnings and nearly 150 floods alerts across England.
Flooding in Oxford has led to at least seven schools closing, including in Banbury, East Hanney and Abingdon, had been affected by floodwater.
The Environment Agency has confirmed there is a risk of property flooding across Oxfordshire as river levels rise.
In alerts the organisation states levels will be high because of heavy rainfall along the River Thames, particularly around New Botley, New Hinksey, North Hinksey, South Hinksey and Grandpont in Oxford.
It is expecting flood risks between Lower Heyford and Cherwell Bridge, as well as in Kidlington.
A warning has also been put in place for the River Kennet, between Theale and Reading.
Great Western Railway (GWR) is continuing to advise passengers to check its website, external before they travel on several key routes through Oxfordshire.
The Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service said flood alerts were in place in the county and motorists should avoid driving through floodwater.
The Met Office has said it will conduct a full assessment of Bert Storm, but it was "well forecast" in advance with a number of warnings issued.
A man whose property flooded for the second time in recent months previously told the BBC he felt "frazzled" and "frustrated".
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