River Severn finally begins to consume Bewdley

Flood defences were finally breached in Bewdley last night after the Worcestershire town held out for days against the rising levels of the River Severn.     Photographs taken at Beale’s Corner in the riverside town, which straddles the Severn north of Worcester, show flood water pouring over the top of temporary barriers erected in the wake of Storm … Read more

UK weather: River Severn rises to all-time high devastating towns and villages

Residents in areas of Shropshire were urged to evacuate today as the River Severn rose to all-time high levels amid severe flooding after more than 400 tonnes of water per second rushed down towards Shrewsbury. Large parts of the county are already underwater, with many access roads closed, and things could get worse with the … Read more