Flooding and weather updates as heavy rain hits the Island

Stay informed about the latest weather conditions and flood warnings in your area

Widespread flooding is expected across the Island as heavy rain continues to fall.

The Environment Agency has issued a number of flood warnings and alerts, and is urging people to take precautions to protect themselves and their property.

The rain is expected to continue for the next few days, and could lead to further flooding. The Environment Agency is monitoring the situation closely, and will issue further updates as necessary.

What to do if you are affected by flooding

If you are affected by flooding, there are a number of things you can do to stay safe:

• Move to higher ground immediately.
• Avoid driving through floodwater.
• Be aware of the risk of electrocution from downed power lines.
• If you are in danger, call 999 immediately.

How to stay informed about the latest weather conditions

You can stay informed about the latest weather conditions by:

• Listening to the radio or watching the television.
• Checking the Met Office website.
• Following the Environment Agency on Twitter.

Further information

For more information on flooding, please visit the Environment Agency website.

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/environment-agency