Residents evacuated as flood defences breach

Media playback is unsupported on your deviceResidents have had to evacuate their homes as flood waters rose above defensive barriers in Worcestershire.

Sally Yardley left her ground floor flat in Bewdley which overlooks the river just before midnight on Tuesday. The 64-year old said she was worried about her possessions."We haven't got anywhere to put them," she said."We've got no insurance, they wouldn't insure us, and we've got no upstairs."Image copyrightThe barriers near Mrs Yardley's home in Beales Corner which breached are not the main defences in the town. These remain in place in Severnside, although people are advised to avoid the area.

It is not yet clear whether the flood levels will top Bewdley's highest ever recorded levels in 2000, however water is expected to keep rising throughout the day, by up to 20cm.Sarah, a mum-of-four who also lives in Beales Corner, said her family will be staying put despite a foot of water in her cellar.

If they had built the flood defence stronger and higher it would never have happened.. hindsight

Lets get the canoes.... unless the Tories want to tax us for using them .... also Im sure the DWP will say that floods are no reason to miss an appointment... and were you able to get into the lifeboat .... that means your fit to work ;) flooding

I hope they stay safe

United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Tell us: Are you affected by rising flood waters on the River Severn?If you live along the River Severn and your home or business has been affected by rising river levels, we’d like to hear from you No. Shouldn’t the Guardian be asking about racism during the floods? Well, the waters are rising around my...
Source: The Guardian - 🏆 84. / 53 Read more »

Towns struggle with rising river levels as flood barriers are breachedBewdley is among the towns affected by flooding overnight, with watchful eyes also on parts of Shropshire and Yorkshire. Twelve days, no sign of the UK Prime Minister yet despite ongoing flooding, the coronavirus, life expectancy for poorer women becoming worse. The Tories just don't care. Anyone in flooded areas seen anything of Boris? No? Well, that's ok....he got your vote.
Source: SkyNews - 🏆 35. / 67 Read more »

Flood defences fail as record-breaking river levels bring devastation to townMore rain is on its way for the area meaning flooding is likely to get worse.
Source: MetroUK - 🏆 13. / 82 Read more »

Flood defences at risk as 20mm of rain set to fall in 24 hoursLast night flood barriers in Bewdley, Worcestershire, were breached as river levels continue to rise with England having already seen 200% of its average February rainfall
Source: The Mirror - 🏆 136. / 51 Read more »

Avoid building new homes on flood plains - EA bossThe head of the Environment Agency says new buildings should be made more resilient to flooding. Whhhhhat shouldn't build homes in flood plains? This is all new to me Yes, but with climate changing WHERE is the new flood plain? 😂
Source: BBCNews - 🏆 3. / 97 Read more »

Flood defences cannot protect every home, warns environment agency chiefSir James Bevan says measures in place are working, but the climate crisis brings increased risk Use flex tape?
Source: The Independent - 🏆 80. / 59 Read more »