Havering Council says its officers are carrying out investigations "to decide if more work is needed" to prevent flooding after a river burst its banks.

The River Ravensbourne, which runs through Harrow Lodge Park in Hornchurch, was pictured with water overflowing its banks yesterday (September 23) - leaving nearby footpaths and a bridge inaccessible.

The flooding came after a yellow weather warning for rain was issued by the Met Office for most of England.

It sparked calls on social media for Havering Council to raise the banks around the river.

A spokesperson for the council confirmed that the council is "aware of the issues", adding that its officers are "currently carrying out further investigations to decide if more work is needed" in the area. 

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The flooding at Harrow Lodge Park cut off a footbridge near the car parkThe flooding at Harrow Lodge Park cut off a footbridge near the car park (Image: Peter Barrett) Photos taken from a drone showed the flood water cutting off a footbridge near Harrow Lodge Park car park on either side, and the flooding spreading into a nearby field.

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning from 12pm on September 22 until 11.59pm on September 23, covering most of England - including London and Essex.

This warning signalled heavy rain and "potential disruption" to travel due to flooding.

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) responded to 350 emergency calls across the capital on Sunday, and three Tube lines and one Overground route were part suspended on Monday morning due to flooding.

LFB confirmed that it had not been called out to any flooding incidents in Havering, but Havering Council said it is working closely with other agencies ahead of any future extreme weather events.

Havering Council officer are 'carrying out investigations' in the areaHavering Council officers are 'carrying out investigations' in the area (Image: Peter Barrett) A spokesperson forthe council said: "We are working closely with other agencies including the Environment Agency, Thames Water, who manage the sewers, and Essex and Suffolk Water, who deal with burst water mains, to improve the borough’s sewer network and to better predict future events."

They added that the council "regularly" inspects the drains in the borough for any blockages and carries out any necessary cleaning, including in the area around the River Ravensbourne where "works have been carried out to address issues".

Residents can report any pollution or flooding issues to Havering Council via its website.