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Somerset & Wiltshire Drenched: Flood Warnings Issued
26 Jan
Summary
- Roads closed in Somerset including A361 and Langport Road due to heavy rainfall.
- Nine flood warnings issued across Somerset, pumps deployed to Northmoor and Currymoor.
- Wiltshire residents near River Ebble advised to take precautions against flooding.
Parts of Somerset and Wiltshire are experiencing severe disruption due to heavy rainfall, prompting flood warnings and road closures. The A361, Langport Road, and several other routes in Somerset are currently impassable.
The Environment Agency (EA) has issued nine flood warnings for Somerset. As a precautionary measure, pumps have been deployed to Northmoor and Currymoor to manage rising water levels. EA is monitoring the situation closely.
In Wiltshire, residents living near the River Ebble, particularly in the Ebble Valley area, are on alert. Flooding is anticipated, and groundwater levels have already risen significantly, with further increases expected.
