Somerset UK braced for more flooding - Met Office issues weather warning

Western Daily Press
Fri, 24 Jan 2014 00:00 UTC

© Fran Stothard

Everyday life on the Somerset Levels on Wednesday.

Householders on the Somerset Levels are back on red alert for more flooding today as the Met Office issues a severe weather warning for most of the West Country, writes Janet Hughes.

Flood-hit Somerset residents who have been trapped for a fortnight have been warned to expect another 10 to 20mm of rain today.

With water levels already exceptionally high on the Levels, the public should be prepared for further flooding, say the Met Office and the Environment Agency.

The danger will continue until midnight tonight as an active frontal trough moves eastwards across the UK, bringing the potential for torrential rain and strong winds. After a brief respite from the wind and rain on Saturday, residents have been warned to brace themselves for more flooding on Sunday when a deep depression descends on the UK.

Forecasters warn a further 10 to 20 mm of rain could fall on saturated ground after it hits the West Country around 6am on Sunday and stays until midnight.