Flood warning for Plymouth as another 40mm of rain set to fall in one day
Parts of Plymouth could see flooding again this weekend as another 40mm of rain is set to fall across the city on Saturday.
Parts of the city, including Colebrook and Gdynia Way, have flooded repeatedly throughout December after days of heavy rain.
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Plymouth flooding after heavy rain (1)
The Met Office has a yellow warning of heavy rain in place across plymouth and the South West for today, Saturday, Sunday and Monday.
A spokesman said: "A spell of wet and very windy weather will affect the whole of the UK during Friday and Saturday.
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"Western regions can then expect a period of persistent, heavy rain over high ground and the public should be aware of possible disruption due to localised flooding."
The main railway line in and out of the South West is expected to open later today after being washed out and flooded again just before Christmas.
But the line will have to be watched closely again this weekend as there are 82 flood warnings and 185 flood alerts in place across England and Wales.
While the rain may not be as heavy as earlier in the months, the ground is already saturated and river levels are high after recent flood events.
Comments
by realist1955
Friday, January 11 2013, 9:32PM
“why go abroad when you can have weather like this!”
by pogle63a
Saturday, December 29 2012, 12:14AM
“Melting polar ice has to go somewhere I suppose, obviously its into the weather cycle, just another cycle in the life of the Planet, nothing to do with mans activities and do what you like it won`t matter but if going green makes you feel better, knock yourself out, dare say your umbrella Nikgee, will still be made in China.”
by pogle63a
Friday, December 28 2012, 8:25PM
“Hooray! more rain less crime the police will be pleased.”
by Waltersmith
Friday, December 28 2012, 6:07PM
“..er there is a severe winter snow storm in the USA”
by Nikgee
Friday, December 28 2012, 4:44PM
“Well this has to be a result of global warming, and this is only after a small rise. The solution has to come from every country in the world and to be acted upon immediately and not 20 or 30 years down the line. An act of God it certainly isn't, but the actions of man it is!
What can be done about it from our point of view... not much but make sure your drains and gutters are clear of debris and carry an umbrella!”