East Midlands: Heavy rain causes flooding disruption across region

Heavy rain and flooding is causing disruption across the East Midlands as Storm Babet batters England.across the region, with up to 100mm of water expected to fall from Friday morning.People have been warned the River Derwent could "easily" be as highThe A52 in Derby and the A6 at Darley Dale have already been affected, with lanes and slip roads under water in places.

Group manager at Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service, Rob Leverton, said: "Storm Babet is expected bring significant rainfall to parts of Derbyshire from Thursday into Saturday morning. An amber warning has also been issued by the Met Office for parts of Derbyshire, meaning there is a risk to life.Derbyshire Dales District Council has urged residents "not to underestimate" the potential impact.

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