Heavy rain expected to bring flooding

Environment Agency says it's closely monitoring the situation

Flooding is expected in parts of Devon this week as heavy rain and high tides move into the area.

The Environment Agency has issued several flood warnings and alerts in coastal and tidal locations.

Warnings are in place for areas such as Plymouth Sound and Wembury Bay, and flood alerts have been issued for South Devon rivers. This includes the River Dart, River Teign, and the Rivers Clyst and Culm, as well as the South Devon coast from Start Point to Dawlish Warren.

The Met Office has a yellow warning for rain from 6pm on Monday until 9pm on Tuesday. Heavy rain could lead to difficult driving conditions and disruption to travel.

The Environment Agency is warning people to avoid coastal roads, footpaths and car parks where flooding may occur, and activate any flood protection they might have.

It follows flooding caused by storms Ingrid and Chandra, and wind gusts of 99mph from storm Goretti, which led to the death of a man in Cornwall.

Residents are being urged to stay alert and take care, especially when travelling.