Shropshire Star

Drone video shows how Melverley flood 'basin' worked to protect Shrewsbury this week

Drone footage has been published showing how a flood basin in north Shropshire prevented flooding in Shrewsbury earlier this week.

Plus
Published
Last updated
Screengrab from the Environment Agency Midlands drone footage

The Environment Agency in the Midlands says the video shows the River Severn waters spreading out across the Melverley area and filling up the flood basin near Shrewsbury.