Forecast causing flood concerns

Parts of Devon have been put on flood alert by the Environment Agency.

The agency said weather forecasts indicated general flooding was possible in the south Devon area and incidents of localised flooding could occur.

Forecasters are predicting up to 30mm of rainfall in high areas such as Dartmoor, and 15mm in the early hours of Friday.

The agency said conditions were being monitored and warnings on individual rivers would be issued as appropriate.

The Environment Agency Floodline: 0845-9881188