"The MCS recognises that Combined Sewer Overflows (CSO) are necessary to avoid sewage flooding roads or people's houses, and that diffuse pollution is an entrenched and difficult problem, " Mr Bell said.

BBC: NEWS | UK | Heavy rains 'pose bathing risk'

Landowners in Somerset are to urge the government to fund the dredging of rivers to avoid long-term flooding in parts of the region.

BBC: Landowners call for dredging of flood-hit Somerset Levels

They should avoid trying to drive or walk through any flooding as you could end up in difficulties.

BBC: Flooding closes railway and roads