Major flood alleviation
works will require the closure of the A372 between Othery and
Aller. We apologise for any inconvenience
caused by these works. These works are likely to continue over the
weekend.
Working closely with partners the Environment
Agency has been able to secure approval to evacuate additional water
down the River Parrett relief channel (Sowy). This will include
additional pumping on the Sowy and King’s Sedgemoor Drain
to ensure this water is evacuated quickly. They are extremely large
units and will require the A372 road to stay closed for the period they
are operating.
If you have any questions about this, please call 0800 807060 and ask to speak to the Somerset Flood Incident Duty Officer.
We understand this will increase river flows in the
King’s Sedgemoor catchment. We will be installing temporary flood
defences where necessary to minimise the impact of the increased flows
on properties in this catchment.
The limiting factor for pumping has always been the
high river levels in the Parrett and Tone. Due to the prolonged extreme
weather (The Met Office has today said that this is one of, if not the
most, exceptional period for winter rainfall
in at least 248 years) we have been able to assess and agree with
partners that we can increase flows in the River Parrett relief channel.
This will assist in reducing river levels in the Parrett and Tone. We
will be doing this in a controlled manner, with
staff located at key sites, and will continue to monitor the situation
24 hours a day.
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