health
Birmingham Floods LIVE: Cars 'Stranded' Near Asda as 23 Alerts Issued After Rain
Firefighters, police officers and council staff have been dispatched to 'deal with significant flooding' in Birmingham.
TL;DR
- Emergency services are responding to significant flooding in Birmingham, particularly around Perry Park.
- Cars have been seen stranded in floodwater on multiple busy roads.
- West Midlands Fire Service confirmed six crews are dealing with flooding on Curbar Road, Thornbridge Avenue, and Haddon Road.
- West Midlands Police and Birmingham City Council are supporting the fire service.
- The flooding is reportedly more widespread, with video evidence near Walsall Wood.
- The Environment Agency has issued 23 flood alerts nationwide, with one flood warning for Perry Brook.
- The flood warning indicates flooding is expected for properties and roads around Trehurst Avenue, Chevril Close, Haddon Road, and the Bowling Green.
- Floodwater has been shown reaching the exterior and interior of homes in Birmingham.
- Birmingham council advises people to vacate properties and contact Floodline if affected.