Several flood alerts have been issued across Somerset as heavy rainfall continues to batter the region. The Environment ...

Persistent rainfall prompted Seqwater to issue controlled releases from both the Somerset and Wivenhoe dams after they reached 82 per cent and 91 per cent capacity respectively by 11am on Thursday.

A statement from Seqwater issued just before 11am said there would be controlled releases from Somerset and Wivenhoe dams within six hours. The Kathy Duff Bridge near Murgon under water early on ...