Flood Prevention Work to Temporarily Close Chard Reservoir Main Road Wednesday, April 2, 2025 flood reservoir chard prevention work closure dam road somerset flooding Closure of the main road from Chard Reservoir to the town center is scheduled for a ten-week period during spring and summer. The flood prevention work aims to reinforce the reservoir’s barrier and safeguard its dam … Read More
Demand for Action to Protect Somerset Village from Flooding Tuesday, March 25, 2025 somerset village flooding action awareness peril housing development infrastructure prevention Residents of a small Somerset village called Mudford are demanding immediate action to protect their homes from the looming threat of “extreme flooding”. The concerns were raised following the approval of two … Read More
Somerset Struggles: Storm Bert Causes Severe Flooding on County Roads Monday, November 25, 2024 somerset storm bert flooding roads drivers caution warnings authorities damage residents Residents of Somerset woke up to a watery nightmare this morning as Storm Bert wreaked havoc on the county, causing severe flooding on the roads. The local authorities have issued warnings to drivers to be extra cautious … Read More
Controversy Surrounding Plan to Flood Farmland Monday, November 18, 2024 farmland controversy edf salt marsh opposition biodiversity council flooding conservation planning conditions The controversial plan by EDF to flood hundreds of acres of farmland near Kingston Seymour, North Somerset, has been met with strong opposition. The proposed conversion of agricultural land into a salt marsh has sparked … Read More
Flood Alerts and Road Closures in Somerset: Stay Informed Tuesday, October 22, 2024 somerset flood alerts road closures flooding rainfall authorities residents alternative routes travel Heavy rainfall has led to a number of roads being closed across Somerset due to flooding. Local authorities have issued flood alerts and are urging residents to stay informed about the situation. It is important to plan …
Storm Ashley Set to Batter South West as Weather Warning Persists Sunday, October 20, 2024 storm ashley south west weather warning heavy rain flooding travel disruptions weather warning precautions Residents of the South West region are bracing themselves for the impact of heavy rainfall as Storm Ashley looms large. The persistent heavy rain overnight has raised fears of potential flooding and travel disruptions, with …