Storm Ciara dumped a whole load of torrential rain, along with gale force winds, on the UK on Saturday night through to Sunday. The towns in the Calder valley were again badly affected by flooding, despite considerable sums being spent on flood defences since the epic disaster of December 2015.
In Saltaire, the floods weren't as bad as 2015. Compare my picture below with the one HERE, taken in 2015 from about the same spot. This time the water didn't reach the Half Moon Café and the alpaca statue. In 2015 the alpacas were standing in water up to their necks.
It's quite scary though, watching the force of so much water. It can do a lot of damage. They were busy putting up flood barriers to protect The Boathouse Inn, which was badly damaged in 2015. When I was there on Sunday, the water had not quite reached the level of the terrace. In theory the river level was supposed to peak about the time I was there but I haven't had chance to go back to see if it got worse or better.
I'm not sure the dog in the picture below can understand why he can't walk along his usual route around Roberts Park. It looked as though the cricket pitch playing surface was spared. I'm sure the greenkeepers will be relieved.
Plenty of work for fencing erectors, roof tilers and tree surgeons around here but not too much flooding thankfully. Those alpacas look worried!
ReplyDeleteI do hope your lovely white cricket pavilion does not float away!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, lots of water (and wind) for your part of the world.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like it was a horrible day.
ReplyDeleteStill, that is a lot of water.
ReplyDeleteThe dog must feel quite confused by all that.