Torrential rain turns town parks into lakes

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Heavy rain caused extensive flooding and damage in the British seaside town of Bournemouth.

19 August,2011 11:16 am

Torrential rain brought flooding to UK city Bournemouth as further deluges were predicted to arrive over the next four days.Roads were flooded by rain water several inches deep as firefighters struggled to stem the deluge.A road was closed after a gas pipeline ruptured when a wall collapsed onto the pavement. 52mm of rain was recorded in one part of Bournemouth. Police in Dorset said the main area to be affected was Bournemouth, where a four-day air show is beginning today.Vehicles, including buses, broke down, while roads were closed due to the sudden downpour. Residents also reported drains lifting and water almost rising up to the bonnets of cars. Traffic was forced to divert from main roads due to flooding.