More than a month’s rain fell on Birmingham in just one hour on Sunday
An man in his 80s had died in Walsall following flash flooding in the West Midlands. He became trapped in his car after the vehicle was submerged. West Midlands Police confirmed that they were called to the Rushall area of Walsall at around 2am. Paramedic Peter Bowles tweeted from the scene, saying that emergency service workers swam to rescue the man. For paramedics reportedly entered the water, and delivered life support.
Reports of a vehicle submerged in floodwater – @WMASHART operatives swam to assist local @WestMidsFire crew rendering aid to 2 patients on the roof
@TechRescueWMFS arrived & deployed a boat@OFFICIALWMAS crew conveyed 1 patient to A&E under blue light conditions pic.twitter.com/yMgKVVsE7m
— Peter Bowles (@wmaspeterbowles) May 28, 2018
The man was taken to Walsall Manor Hospital, where died shortly after.
Yellow warnings for rain and thunderstorms have been issued by the Met Office for southern England and Wales on Sunday afternoon.
Further #thunderstorms expected later today. Heavy #rain, gusty winds, #hail and frequent #lightning could lead to some local disruption. Stay #weatheraware pic.twitter.com/KjBoaN6viw
— Met Office (@metoffice) May 28, 2018
The West Midlands have seen flash flooding hit the areas, with over a month’s worth of rain falling down on Birmingham in just one hour.
Travel Update – Pershore Road is also closed between Birmingham Wildlife Conservation Park and Selly Park Tavern, due to flash flooding. AVOID! pic.twitter.com/oPUjvJatlW
— Birmingham Updates (@BhamUpdates) May 27, 2018
Reports of severe flash flooding across the city and beyond. This is the scene on Hubert Road in Selly Oak. Please only travel if it’s an emergency as the roads are becoming treacherous. (Video: Alexander Walters) pic.twitter.com/8gA0jjG03R
— Birmingham Updates (@BhamUpdates) May 27, 2018
