Pictures show blocked drains after flooding in Hereford:
BLOCKED drains have been spotted in a Hereford street hit by flooding after heavy rain.
herefordtimes.com/news/24601341.pictures-show-blocked-drains-flooding-hereford/
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Apparently blocked drains seen on flood-hit Hereford roadBecause of the flooding, a business announced it would remain closed on 21 September.
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- Perseverance Road in Hereford was badly flooded after thunderstorms on Friday, 20 September; the Holmer area was among the city’s worst-affected parts, and Grandstand Road was also underwater.
- Autosport Models and Collectables announced a closure for 21 September because of the flooding and planned to postpone its Batman Day event until the following Saturday.
- Images indicate that the road drains on Perseverance Road appear to be clogged with silt.
- Herefordshire Council said it is responsible for 27,986 road drains and spent a total of £2,018,535.27 maintaining them between 2021 and 2024.
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