All fire crews out to deal with flash flooding

Thursday 16 November 2023

All of Jersey's Fire and Rescue crews are currently out dealing with flash flooding across Jersey that has left a number of roads closed.

Several roads are impassable and the States police say that a trench is forming on Route des Issues in St John.

Police officers said this morning: "We are aware of flooding around the Island due to the weather at this time.

"At this time, the below roads are currently flooding and are closed/passable with caution:

• La Rue de Bechlet – Trinity
• Mont Mado – St John
• Mont de la Grève de Lecq – St Mary
• La Verte Rue – St Mary/St John
• Les Chenolles de Six Rue – St Lawrence is currently partially blocked due to a landslide.

"Please take care on the roads due to the flooding and debris on the roads."

The Fire and Rescue Service reported that all its crews were out this morning to deal with the flooding.

"Take care when driving as there are lots of areas with deep standing water," they said.

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