Extensive rain overnight throughout the area has caused localised flooding and disruption to roads.
This has again been a significant and challenging event and the emergency services together with partner agencies have worked hard throughout the night and will continue to do so to respond to calls from the public.
Police are advising residents to take all possible precautions to protect their property.
Please listen to your local radio and monitor social media for weather updates.
Additionally, if you have to travel please plan your journey and allow extra time.
Please drive to the road conditions and do not drive into flood water.
Many roads remain closed or passble with care.
Additionally the advice is if on foot do not enter flood water – it is exceptionally dangerous, and as little as 15 cm of water can knock a person off their feet.
The heavy rain is now moving away from the area resulting in a short respite before more significant rainfall effects the whole area later today.
