The rain as it happened

The weather has been a bit of an issue over the last few days, and it looks like it will be for a day or so yet. These snippets are just a taster of the chaos out there. This is the story as it happened – on Twitter:

22nd November

#plymouthaware wind picking up in the city now-the next two to three hours will the key period-plan ahead & drive carefully #police

— DevonCornwall Police (@DC_Police) November 22, 2012

#plymouthaware just hearing Gdynia Way has now flooded police & highways putting diversions in place please be sensible & patient #police

— DevonCornwall Police (@DC_Police) November 22, 2012

Gdynia Way closed - inbound traffic from Plymstock diverted via Hele’s Terrace, the Embankment, Marsh Mills and Manadon #plymouthaware

— PCC (@plymouthcc) November 22, 2012

Crews have successfully dealt with flooding at 54 sites across the city today. Still working at five sites. #plymouthaware

— PCC (@plymouthcc) November 22, 2012

23rd November

#devonaware #plymouthaware #cornwallaware The calm after the storm, a largely quiet start. We will continue to update as and when required.

— DevonCornwall Police (@DC_Police) November 23, 2012

#plymouthaware forecast rain seems later sat poss 2pm - PCC highways (Amey) & SWW have extra crews on and emergency room is ready if needed

— Plymouth Police Cdr (@PlymPoliceCdr) November 23, 2012

24 November

#plymouthaware Old Laira Road starting to flood again after being pumped out this morning - crews in attendance again

— PCC (@plymouthcc) November 24, 2012

#plymouthaware Gdynia Way closed and flooding at Ride caravan park

— Plymouth Police Cdr (@PlymPoliceCdr) November 24, 2012

#plymouthaware multiple sites flooded now in city please travel only if essential and do not enter water

— Plymouth Police Cdr (@PlymPoliceCdr) November 24, 2012

#plymouthaware Following roads closed: Sutton Rd, Gdynia Way (inbound), Staddiscombe Rd at junct with Bovisand Lane, The Ride, Vinery Lane

— PCC (@plymouthcc) November 24, 2012

#plymouthaware Colebrook Village closed, tanker on site and additional pump en route, sandbags on way to Colebrook Inn, police on site

— PCC (@plymouthcc) November 24, 2012

25th November

UK Flooding latest: 243 flood alerts, 212 flood warnings, 4 severe flood warnings. Live @envagency flood map ow.ly/fyclA

— Met Office Storms (@metofficestorms) November 25, 2012

#plymouthaware All roads now open except for Ringmore Way, Vinery Lane and junction of Staddiscombe Road and Bovisand Lane

— PCC (@plymouthcc) November 25, 2012

Shocking scenes of flooding in Cornwall and around the country. Govt will help ensure everything is being done to help.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) November 25, 2012

Just a reminder that due to severe disruption across the network we are advising against travelling if at all possible. ^Paul

— First Great Western (@FGW) November 25, 2012

Another pic of flood waters at Cowley Bridge, Exeter. Worsening road cndtns affecting replacement transport in area twitter.com/FGW/status/272…

— First Great Western (@FGW) November 25, 2012

#plymouthaware Flooding at Forder Valley but passable with care. Crews on site, pumping away water.

— PCC (@plymouthcc) November 25, 2012

#plymouthaware The tree that closed the #A38 at Notter Bridge. Credit to Andy Moir twitter.com/eyejayjayjones…

— Jay Jay Jones (@eyejayjayjones) November 25, 2012

I will be having a closer look at how the buses managed later in the week! Take care out there...

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