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21st January 2008

Leeds and Huddersfield Residents Braced for Severe Flooding

The Environment Agency has warned Leeds and Huddersfield residents to brace themselves for severe flooding, which could cause "extreme danger" to property and life throughout the region, particularly in the Linhurst Road, Turnbridge Road, Aspley, Bradley Mills and Leeds Road areas of the Huddersfield.

In addition to taking steps to protect their own homes, the Environment Agency has urged residents or those working in these areas to help out their neighbours and any vulnerable people. In the unfortunate circumstance that you are evacuated, they advise you to take warm clothing with you.

Environment Agency teams are at the scene in problem areas, monitoring river levels and the water. They are also working with firefighters to pump water in a number of areas, which should reduce the impact of the floods.

Residents are advised not to travel to any flooded areas and those travelling within the region can expect long delays. On many roads throughout the region, traffic is slow, particularly around junction 39 on the M1 near Wakefield. A number of incidents have also been reported on the road. Glenn Ramsden, from Humberside Fire and Rescue, warned motorists to take care when driving in these severe weather conditions. He said: "Road users must start to drive according to the conditions."

Train services could also be disturbed in Leeds and throughout other areas of West and South Yorkshire. Network Rail has confirmed that the floods have forced the closure of the line between Sheffield and Barnsley and disruption is also expected on other lines.

These flood warnings were two of just seven warnings to be issued in the UK by the Environment Agency. However, it is thought that the flooding will not be as bad as last year. Mark Tinnion, an Environment Agency flood risk manager, said: "Some flooding is likely to happen in the region, but at this stage it is not thought to be as widespread or significant as the summer floods."

Sources:

Yorkshire Post

BBC