Torrential rain lashed Market Rasen on the afternoon of Tuesday, August 16, flooding roads and leaving cars under water and residents scrambling to protect their homes. Flash flood at Market Rasen Credit: George Coopland The council urged people to stay at home, saying in a message: “Please stay home. The city is flooded. Do not drive in these conditions.” The streets sank in Market Rasen. Credit: George Coopland Construction company Travis Perkins offered to help by providing sandbags to residents and businesses. Motorists were also urged to slow down to avoid pushing water onto citizens’ properties. A building company has helped residents in Market Rasen. Credit: Facebook Lincolnshire Police tweeted: “We are working with Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue Service in the Market Rasen area to deal with flooded roads in the area. Please do not attempt to travel through flood water as we currently have a number of vehicles stuck.” A number of roads were closed including: Linwood Road, Deer Street, Waterloo Road, Chapman Street and Gainsborough Road and the King Street junction. Flooding in Rasen Market. Credit: Kirstie Marie Sinclair/Facebook Meanwhile, in Worksop, some cars were almost completely submerged after heavy rain. Trains stopped running for a time after the tracks were flooded, while patients were told to attend the emergency department at Bassetlaw Hospital only if absolutely necessary. South Yorkshire Police has urged motorists to take care when travelling. The following roads in Sheffield were closed due to flooding: Station Road, Halfway, Beaver Hill Rd, Handsworth, Worksop Road and Darnall Road, Attercliffe, Rother Valley Way, Mosborough and Long Acre Way, Mosborough. Elsewhere, Grimsby Town’s game against Carlisle United was abandoned after a flooded pitch. Want a quick and special update on the biggest news? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out what you need to know.
