Post date: Nov 22, 2012 7:8:44 PM
Devon in the south-west is hit with flash flooding and parts of the UK warned to brace for further floods, after heavy rainfall sweeps across England and Wales.
EXETER, DEVON, ENGLAND, UNITED KINGDOM (NOVEMBER 22, 2012) (ITN) - Strong winds and heavy rainfall battered parts of the UK for a second day on Thursday (November 22) with Devon in the west of England facing some of the worst conditions.
Flash flooding hit Exeter in Devon; large parts of a field could be seen completely submerged under water. Strong water flow pushed dirt and mud down a hill dragging grass down and reforming the terrain.Temporary dams had been set up to stem the flow of water from the breached 200-year-old Grand Western Canal, according to Devon County Council.
Across parts of the UK floods have affected homes and business, with major disruptions to transport networks.
The Met Office said some parts that have already experience heavy downpours could face 60mm (5 inches) of rainfall. Winds could reach to 50-60mph, with gusts of up to 70mph. It also gave an amber warning for heavy rain across south Wales and south-west England.
The Environment Agency expects similar downpours across the country on Saturday and Sunday (November 24 and 25).