Flood warnings issued as rivers threaten to burst banks
Flood warnings have been issued after torrential rain threatened to overwhelm rivers in parts of Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.
It comes after flooding caused major disruption throughout the South West and a further Met Office yellow weather warning of more heavy rain for the next 36 hours.
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The Environment Agency has issued the flood warnings for the Bristol Frome from Nibley to Stapleton, including Frampton Cotterell and Frenchay; and Congresbury Yeo from Wrington to Congresbury in North Somerset.
The warning means that flooding is expected and immediate action is required.
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Train services between Bristol Parkway and Cardiff Central are being delayed by up to an hour today because of flooding in South Wales over the weekend.
Motorists are also being urged to take extra care on roads.
Comments
by Stephen_L
Sunday, December 23 2012, 10:25PM
“I hope the Environment Agency has planning permission for any distracting roadside signs in South Gloucestershire.”
by Gazzabristol
Sunday, December 23 2012, 6:19PM
“You got that right Shas_J.
Not only will they all go rushing out to the shops but they don't drive appropriately either.
Many a time I have been negotiating a flooded section of road and oncoming cars refuse to wait for me to clear the flooded section even though I was halfway through when they arrived. Then of course instead of going at a sensible speed they go way too fast and risk having both cars flooded by the bow waves.”
by Shas_J
Sunday, December 23 2012, 5:10PM
“Quote "Motorists are also being urged to take extra care on roads". Yeah right! Tomorrow will be lots of stories about stranded motorists who then slate the emergency services for taking their time to get to them. They are stretched to the limit at the mo - stay at home - give them a break!”