NORTH Herts Council has warned that a flood warning is still in place for the River Purwell and there is some heavy rain forecast in the Hitchin area for this Sunday evening.

A statement from the council says: "We are advising residents to keep sandbags in place to protect their properties until the flood warning has been lifted.

"We will communicate with residents about options for sandbag removal once the flood warning has been lifted.

North Herts Council have engaged with residents since the River Purwell burst its banks and continue to support those whose properties have been significantly impacted by flood water. They have also passed on contact details for residents who have been affected to Anglian Water, who are responsible for removing any contaminated water, to arrange site visits.