People living in the Norfolk Broads have been told to "act now" as parts of the area are expected to flood.

The Environment Agency has issued a red flood warning today to homes and businesses by the River Yare in Cantley, Brundall and Reedham.

Heavy rain has filled the county's river systems, which combined with a high tide in Great Yarmouth has led to dangerously high water levels.

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A spokesman for the agency said: "We are not currently expecting the situation to escalate, or to issue any further warning messages at this time.

The area's covered by the warning and alertsThe area's covered by the warning and alerts (Image: The Environment Agency) "Be ready to take action to protect your property if flooding is expected."

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Elsewhere in the Broads, alerts urging people to "be prepared" for flooding have been issued on the River Waveney from Ellingham to Breydon Water and the Rivers Bure, Ant and Thurne.

The area at risk spans across much of the county covering areas near Norwich, Stalham and Great Yarmouth.

The agency urges people to take care on waterside roads and footpaths and not to put themselves in unnecessary danger.