ROADS have been reopening in Worcestershire after Storm Babet caused chaos in recent days. 

The Environment Agency has also said levels on the River Severn have peaked, with little rain since the weekend. 

The storm- which hit Worcestershire last Friday- caused localised flash flooding followed by rising river levels which saw the Severn burst its banks in dramatic style in the following days.

Worcestershire Highways said: "Roads are reopening in the county as soon as possible.

"Whilst flood water has mostly receded, we're now busy cleaning up debris before some roads can open.

"Please continue to keep yourself and other road users safe by adhering to road closed signage and follow any diversion route."

Clare Dinnis, from the Environment Agency, said: "River Severn peak now (Tuesday) between Bewdley and Worcester."

She warned the peak would be slow, and river levels would remain high into the weekend.

Hylton Road was set to reopen last night after the floodgates were opened.

At peak periods in recent days, its closure led to gridlocked roads around the city centre.

At 6pm last night there were still a number of red flood warnings on the River Severn across Worcestershire. 

The red warning means flooding is expected in this area and residents should be prepared as their properties are at risk of flooding.

The situation has also been helped as Worcestershire has seen two dry days. 

Some rain was forecast last night, and Wednesday was expected to be mostly dry. 

But the Met Office is forecasting more rain heading into the weekend.