Councils in East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire are braced for torrential rain almost a year after the region was hit by devastating floods.
Councils in East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire are braced for torrential rain almost a year after the region was hit by devastating floods.
A Met Office severe weather warning for the area said there was a 60% risk of disruption from 30-50mm of rain on Monday night and Tuesday morning.
A Met Office severe weather warning for the area said there was a 60% risk of disruption from 30-50mm of rain on Monday night and Tuesday morning.
Extra council staff have been put on standby on both sides of the Humber.
Extra council staff have been put on standby on both sides of the Humber.
A North Lincolnshire Council spokesman said: "We are prepared for the worst. But hopefully this won't be the case."
A North Lincolnshire Council spokesman said: "We are prepared for the worst. But hopefully this won't be the case."
On 25 June last year torrential rain overwhelmed drains in Hull and towns in East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, causing floods which affected thousands of homes and businesses.
On 25 June last year torrential rain overwhelmed drains in Hull and towns in East Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, causing floods which affected thousands of homes and businesses.
On Monday, the Met Office website was warning that in the Yorkshire and Humber region: "Some torrential downpours are likely, with totals of 30 to 50 mm in places, and a lower risk of up to 75mm.
On Monday, the Met Office website was warning that in the Yorkshire and Humber region: "Some torrential downpours are likely, with totals of 30 to 50 mm in places, and a lower risk of up to 75mm.
We are on standby and have the equipment, manpower and materials to deal with any problems should they arise Len Foster, deputy leader of North Lincolnshire Council
We are on standby and have the equipment, manpower and materials to deal with any problems should they arise Len Foster, deputy leader of North Lincolnshire Council
"The heavy rain could lead to flooding in some areas and disruption could occur to transport networks."
"The heavy rain could lead to flooding in some areas and disruption could occur to transport networks."
In North Lincolnshire, the council's deputy leader Len Foster said: "Everyone pulled together last year to deal with the aftermath of the floods and we'll do the same again if needed.
In North Lincolnshire, the council's deputy leader Len Foster said: "Everyone pulled together last year to deal with the aftermath of the floods and we'll do the same again if needed.
"We are on standby and have the equipment, manpower and materials to deal with any problems should they arise."
"We are on standby and have the equipment, manpower and materials to deal with any problems should they arise."
The council has spent more than £1m on cleaning and maintaining the drainage infrastructure after last year's deluge.
The council has spent more than £1m on cleaning and maintaining the drainage infrastructure after last year's deluge.
A further £2.5m of work is scheduled to be carried out by April 2009.
A further £2.5m of work is scheduled to be carried out by April 2009.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council's emergency preparedness team also met on Monday.
East Riding of Yorkshire Council's emergency preparedness team also met on Monday.
A council spokesman said: "Extra council staff have been drafted in and are on standby to respond should any localised flooding occur as a result of the potential rainfall."
A council spokesman said: "Extra council staff have been drafted in and are on standby to respond should any localised flooding occur as a result of the potential rainfall."
Hull City Council said it was being "proactive in preparing for the forecasted rain and has taken steps to manage any surface flooding through its flood response plan".
Hull City Council said it was being "proactive in preparing for the forecasted rain and has taken steps to manage any surface flooding through its flood response plan".
Council teams are on standby and prepared for action in the event of flooding.
Council teams are on standby and prepared for action in the event of flooding.
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