Flooding Hits The South West
Heavy rain yesterday and overnight has led to flooding across the West. The Environment Agency has 12 flood warnings in place across the whole of the south west. Surface water is also making driving hazardous.
Heavy rain yesterday and overnight has led to flooding across the West. The Environment Agency has 12 flood warnings in place across the whole of the south west. Surface water is also making driving hazardous.
This is one example of the flooding that has hit the West Country, causing big delays during the rush hour. Our Somerset Correspondent David Woodland took this shot of the A38 near Wellington where surface water meant one lane was impassable.
The closure will mean all pupils will have to find an alternative school in September to carry on their studies.
The RSPCA is working on a prevention message to help resolve the increase of abuse of horses and donkeys within the west country.
Outbreaks of rain and drizzle could turn heavy at times, with foggy conditions persisting over main coastal areas. Highs of 13 or 14 C