Flooding advice issued for Sheffield following heavy rain forecast

With heavy rain forecast over the next few days, the council has issued advice to residents to ensure the city is prepared.
By Lloyd Bent
Published 18th Jan 2021, 19:11 BST
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Streets Ahead, the council’s highway contractor, is prioritising gully cleaning around known flooding hotspots and preparing its operatives to respond swiftly should localised flooding occur.

With rain expected to start this evening of Monday 18th January and continue until Thursday 21st, we would advise people to travel only where absolutely necessary and only for essential reasons, in line with current Covid restrictions.

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Rain is forecast for Sheffield. Picture: Chris EtchellsRain is forecast for Sheffield. Picture: Chris Etchells
Rain is forecast for Sheffield. Picture: Chris Etchells
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Please take extra care whilst driving and monitor the weather over the next few days.

Flood defence schemes are in place in key locations across the city and we will continue to work with the Environmental Agency as the situation progresses.

Issues on the roads should be reported to the council’s Streets Ahead team on 0114 273 4567.

For the latest flooding updates visit: https://www.gov.uk/check-flood-risk

For the latest weather updates for Sheffield visit: https://bit.ly/2Q1YO0y

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