Worcester has been left underwater after Storm Ashley inflicted huge floods on the city last week.

Pictures show Worcester County Cricket Club looking like a lake as water completely covers the pitch and even submerges parts of the stands.

Another photo shows a car half concealed by the water, and homes in the nearby area also seem to be have been impacted.

A high flood alert had been placed on the River Severn on Thursday as parts of the UK braced for Storm Ashley’s arrival.

The river burst its banks on Sunday after consistent rainfall in the latter half of last week.

Gloucester and Worcester were hit with hours of rain on Sunday.

An Environment Agency spokesperson said: “River levels are rising at the Worcester (Barbourne) river gauge as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Consequently, flooding of property, roads, and farmland is expected this morning (Sun).

“Further rainfall is forecast over the next 24 hours. We expect river levels to remain high over the next few days. We are closely monitoring the situation. Our incident response staff are liaising with emergency services and local authorities. Please move possessions and valuables off the ground or to safety.”

The Met Office even warned there was a “danger to life” as the storm’s violent winds threatened to cause huge coastal waves.

Storm Ashley hit Cornwall Devon, and Somerset before heading in the direction of Gloucestershire and Worcestershire.

By 8:30am on Sunday, most of the UK was enduring heavy rain.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Tony Wisson, stated: “Storm Ashley will bring strong winds for most of the UK on Sunday before it clears on Monday, with a chance of some disruption across parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, Northwest England and West Wales.

“A period of especially strong winds are expected on Sunday afternoon and evening in western Scotland, where gusts could potentially reach 70-80mph in exposed areas, and an Amber warning for winds has been issued here.

“More generally, 50-60 mph are possible in some inland areas in other parts of the warning area, especially Northern Ireland and western Scotland, and perhaps up to 60-70 mph along exposed coasts and hills. These strong winds, in conjunction with high spring tides, may cause some disruption.”

There were 31 active flood warnings and 132 flood alerts on the Environment Agency’s website.