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And that damage was done by a storm not coming in from the east. What might happen should we have a storm of similar strength or more that does come from the east? Especially to those areas that are flat and/or below sea level. Damage? Floods? Wakey! Wakey! Dawlish Warren and Starcross. see https://dawlish.com/thread/details/48431
CONTRACTORS have started work on the long-awaited new £6.2million link road in Dawlish. The scheme has been in the pipeline for more than four years. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/work-starts-on-long-awaited-dawlish-link-road-647847
A bit late I think!!!
Appeal launched to open Dawlish MIU The hospital’s Friends group has begun a campaign to compile evidence that the unit, which should be used to treat minor injuries such as cuts, sprains and burns, is essential for the town and surrounding area. Read more... https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/appeal-launched-to-open-dawlish-miu-647520
Owing to damage caused by Storm Ciaran, sections of the walkway along the old sea wall are closed: Between Coastguard’s and Red Rock, Langstone, at Dawlish. Between Smugglers Cove and Sprey Point towards Teignmouth. Barriers are being put in place and the walkways are closed until further notice. Thank you for your patience while we carry out repairs.
Huge waves have battered Dawlish and torrential rain has caused the stream to reach breaking point during Storm Ciaran. The full force of the storm coincided with high tide at about 8.45am on Thursda Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/storm-ciarn-batters-dawlish-stream-8877250
Excellent news indeed.
Network Rail has issued its own warning to anyone living near a railway line. People who live near the railway are being urged to keep garden objects such as trampolines, tarpaulins, and tents tied down and secured to ensure they don’t end up on the tracks as a result of very strong winds. Read more... https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/storm-ciaran-warning-anyone-who-28024791