In Witney, Bridge Street and Mill Street are closed to traffic as both streets are flooded and impassable.

The spokesman said: "Several residents are being evacuated. We are advising people not to walk over Langel Common as the river is overflowing and fast-moving.

"The following pick-up point for sandbags has been set up:

"Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Services has pumped water from over 300 homes in Bampton.

"Part of the bridge in Clanfield has collapsed and the main street and other areas are still under water affecting many properties.

"Other villages in the area have been affected including Black Bourton, Alvescot, Kelmscot, Broadwell, Little Faringdon.

"A small number of properties in Curbridge have been affected.

"The River Evenlode has burst its banks and a number of properties have been affected in the Charlbury area and vehicles stranded.

" A number of properties have been affected in the Shipton-under-Wychwood area and vehicles have been stranded. Last night, 50 residents of the Old Prebendal Care Home were moved to the first floor and today were evacuated.

"Anyone who needs emergency temporary accommodation due to flooding should make their way to West Oxfordshire District Council's Elmfield offices in New Yatt Road, in Witney, or West Witney Sports Club, in Burford Road, in Witney or Stanton Harcourt Village Hall. Alternatively they can call 01993 705056 for advice.

"Any requests for sandbags over the weekend should be made to our emergency out-of-hours number - 01993 705056."

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