November 28, 2023 6.30 pm This story is over 7 months old

‘We’re safe for now’: Fiskerton villagers stand resilient amid flood fears

A month after around 80 homes were told to evacuate
John Bruce | Photo: James Turner
By Local Democracy Reporter

Villagers in Fiskerton remain cautious yet optimistic in the face of potential flooding, a month after they were advised to evacuate following a considerable amount of rainfall.

Several residents have continued to vigilantly monitor the River Witham’s water levels, prepared with sandbags outside their homes as a precaution after Storm Babet damaged two sections of the riverbank. But, despite the looming threat, there is a prevailing sense of confidence among the community, suggesting that further flooding is unlikely.

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