The Derwent Dam in the Peak District has been captured in a state of full flow by a rambler after heavy rain in the area. Mrs. Sue Rhodes, who was walking with her husband on Wednesday, described the dam as the ‘wildest’ she had ever seen. The area has been hit by a number of flood alerts following prolonged periods of rainfall brought about by Storm Gerrit. Mrs. Rhodes from Doncaster said, “We were both totally amazed as we approached it after a very rainy and windy Derwent Edge walk.”
The dam has never been seen in such a state according to Mrs. Rhodes who had been there on previous occasions when the water was not as wild and out of control. A number of flood alerts were issued across Derbyshire and the East Midlands, highlighting the dangers of flooding in the area. With the heavy rainfall, there is always the possibility of water overflowing from the still, causing damage to the surrounding area. Mrs. Rhodes’ discovery highlights the beauty and the dangers of the region in equal measure.
BBC East Midlands encourages their social media followers to keep up to date with the latest news on their Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram pages. Those with story ideas or information about events can contact the news station via email at eastmidsnews@bbc.co.uk. The impact of the rainfall has highlighted the risks from global warming that can lead to damaging weather patterns disrupting many areas across the globe. Everyone, particularly city planners, must think more seriously about the potential risks of growing climate change
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