The floods in Sheffield are receding leaving behind an unimaginable mess. Sludge on the streets and in houses, millions of pounds in damage. The danger is not past. A dam on a reservoir southeast of Sheffield, has developed cracks in its retaining wall and could break at any point. It would lead to extensive flooding, and as a precautionary measure, three villages nearby were evacuated.
Yesterday's unprecedented floods were caused by about 100 mm / 4 inches of rain falling in 24 hours, funnelled into the valleys behind Sheffield by the northeasterly wind. The rainclouds dumped their load on the Pennines, which then ran downhill via the rivers. The rivers Don and Sheaf burst their banks, leading to the flooding.
Other places were affected across the UK, such as Shropshire and North Wales. Although today is a dry day, more rain is in the offing in the next few days. Three people lost their lives in the flooding.
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Thank you for this info Guido, my x hubby told me he was sat on the motorway 2 hours because of this with the reservoir. I do hope this wall holds but looking at the weather more rain is expected its just started again here in Darlington. Looking to reports of 5 foot of water in places in sheffield i think we are getting of very lightly and thats saying something if the weekend was anything to go by. Most roads into darlington was restricted by floods on sunday.
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Katie
That is just terrible. I have a dear friend in W Yorks...so I hope she is alright...
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~Amy
I am still keeping those in prayer, with the hope of a drying up period...and no more floods...take care..
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