Re: Bank Holiday washout for the south as a month's worth of rain falls in ONE DAY.
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Re: Bank Holiday washout for the south as a month's worth of rain falls in ONE DAY.         

Group: uk.transport · Group Profile
Author: ®i©ardo
Date: May 27, 2008 00:38

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
> struggled in the dreadful conditions..."
>
> More:
>
> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1021776/Bank-Holiday-washout-south-gridlock...
>
>
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> Travel broadens the damage.

Think how bad it would have been if you were out on your bike.

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