TWO of the district's rivers have been put on flood alert.
People living near the River Roding in Loughton, Abridge, Buckhurst Hill, Molehill Green, Dunmow, Ongar, Fyfield, High Ongar and Stapleford have been warned to be prepared for possible flooding.
Cripsey Brook is also at risk of flooding in Thornwood Common, North Weald, Moreton and Ongar.
Fields, roads and footpaths around Abridge and Ongar are already flooding as water levels in the rivers rise.
For more information on preparing for a flood, call the agency's helpline on 0845 988 1188.
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