Author: NotMeNotMe Date: May 27, 2008 03:02
On 27 May, 07:54, Tony Dragon btinternet.com> wrote:
> Doug wrote:
>> This must have curbed the hypermobility of many, which just goes to
>> show their journeys were not really necessary.
>
>> "Britain was lashed by storms as almost a month's worth of rain fell
>> in just one day.
>
>> An average of 60mm of rain falls on the UK in May - and some areas had
>> that in just a morning.
>
>> The foul weather caused widespread Bank Holiday misery for many as
>> roads ground to a halt and train lines were submerged under water..."
>
>> "...Meanwhile, motoring groups predicted that traffic will grind to a
>> halt at certain hotspots with congestion expected to peak this
>> afternoon.
>
>> And the heavy rain in the south will only further add to drivers'
>> woes. Roads were closed by flash floods and accidents as drivers ...
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