Road closure in place after River Wallington bursts its banks following yellow weather warning

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A road closure has been put in place after following considerable flooding.

The Met Office issued a yellow weather warning yesterday (January 5) for heavy rain which was expected to last until this morning. As a result, there are a number of roads across the area that have suffered significant flooding.

Heavy rain is set to continue to hit Portsmouth for the rest of the day and into Monday morning.Heavy rain is set to continue to hit Portsmouth for the rest of the day and into Monday morning.
Heavy rain is set to continue to hit Portsmouth for the rest of the day and into Monday morning. | Met Office

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The AA said: “Road closed due to flooding on South Boarhunt Road both ways from Portchester Lane to the Southwick turn-off. Due to River Wallington bursting its banks.”

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