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Flooding issues around Island

Crews called to Glen Vine and Ramsey in particular

The Isle of Man Fire Service says it's dealing with a number of flooding incidents around the Island.

Crews from the Douglas, Kirk Michael and Ramsey stations have been called out to situations in the Glen Vine and Ramsey areas in particular.

They are working alongside staff from Infrastructure and Civil Defence to pump water away from homes and to place sandbags.

The yellow weather warning in place for heavy rain has been extended until 6pm.

Please take care when driving up Bowring Road which is flooded between Richmond Road and Rheast Mooar Lane junctions

Posted by Ramsey Town Commissioners on Thursday, February 4, 2021

The National Sports Centre has been closed for the day as river levels in the Dhoo and Glass are rising. 


The NSC car park

The bottom of Strang Road was closed for a time to protect motorists, and also properties along the road.


The section of Strang Road before the closure was put in place

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