Flood alerts across Shropshire as residents hit by aftermath of Storm Darragh

A host of flood alerts are in place for Shropshire with scores of homes still affected by the aftermath of Storm Darragh.

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Flood barriers are in place in Shrewsbury and Ironbridge due to the level of the River Severn.

It comes as flood warnings are in place across the county, including Pentre, Melverley, Maesbrook, Ironbridge, Jackfield, Shrewsbury, Bridgnorth, Marton, Highley, and Quatford.

The scene on the outskirts of Bridgnorth this morning.
The scene on the outskirts of Bridgnorth this morning.

Flood alerts are also in place for the Tern and Perry catchments as well as the Upper Teme.

Updates on the state of the situation are expected to be delivered later this morning.

It comes as scores of homes have been left without power or water across the county.

In Telford St George's Primary School said it was closed as of 7.17am - with no water.

A post from the school on social media said: "School closed for now as no water. Severn Trent cannot give further info other than they are trying to fix it. We may be able to open later but it is out of our hands currently. We will be in touch. Sorry for any inconvenience caused."