A double thunderstorm across Wokingham borough has seen a number of schools affected, with some closing today, Wednesday, July 19, due to flooding and damage.
Hillside Primary School in Lower Earley has received considerable storm damage and is expected to be closed until at least 1pm on Wednesday, July 19.
In a Facebook message, the school said: “We have had considerable storm damage. Many classrooms and the main hall are flooded.
“Water is still pouring through the lights. Therefore, we will be closed until 1pm Wednesday, on advice, to ensure electricians do a full H&S check.
“We appreciate this is going to cause considerable inconvenience.
“We will keep you updated as soon as the electrics and fire alarm are working again.”
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And Maiden Erlegh School is completely closed today due to flooding, although Year 7 will have to take part in a school trip as planned.
In a message on Facebook, the school said: “Due to flood damage at Maiden Erlegh School (Earley) the school will be closed today, Wednesday 19 July 2017.
“The Year 7 Guardian trip will still go ahead. We will update you further in the day.”
We will continue to update this story if new details and closures emerge