HYLTON Road in Worcester will be closed tonight for the installation of flood pumps as river levels rise.

The road,which is adjacent to the River Severn, will close from 6:30pm for approximately three hours according to the Worcestershire County Council.

Flood alerts are in force in Worcestershire as heavy rain is forecast.

The flood alert - which means 'flooding is possible, be prepared' - was put in place on Tuesday.

River levels are rising slowly at Diglis, Kempsey Yacht Club and Saxons Lode river gauges due to heavy rainfall.

Flooding of roads and farmland is expected to continue.

We expect flooding to affect low lying land and roads next to the river from Highley to Tewkesbury. Stourport, Holt Fleet, Worcester, Kempsey, Severn Stoke, Upton upon Severn, South Quay, Diglis Parade and Hylton Road towpath may be affected.

Flooded drains may affect Worcester racecourse and County cricket ground. New street Gate, Upton upon Severn is closed. New Street Upton may be affected by flooding.

Predicted peaks- Diglis 2.9-3.0 m and Kempsey Yacht Club 5.3-5.5m Thursday evening, Saxons Lode 3.6-3.8 m on Thursday afternoon.

Further rainfall is forecast over the next three days, which may cause river levels to rise further.