Floods across Devon and Cornwall after 'biblical' rainfall

Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding across Devon and Cornwall.

Plymouth Highways was forced to close multiple roads because of flash flooding, caused by rain described as "biblical" by the city's council.

In Cornwall, floods have forced road and railway closures, traffic jams and delays on train services.

Devon and Somerset Fire Service said it had received reports of flooded properties in Devon, with most calls in Torquay and Paignton.

Cornwall Council urged drivers to "take care" in heavy rain and not to attempt to drive through flood water.

Eleanor Parry, who has lived on Alexandra Road in Plymouth for five years said her garden was "knee-deep in water" and she had never seen a flood this bad.

She said: "I literally stuck my head out of the bathroom and it was ankle deep and rising."

Mrs Parry added that she and her husband had attempted to use towels block their backdoor, but they were unable to prevent water and mud seeping into their bedroom and kitchen.

Plymouth City Council tweeted that main roads were "closed or impassable" because of the afternoon's "biblical rain shower".

The train line between Newquay and Par has been closed by the rain, with a rail replacement bus service in place until at least 17:45 BST, according to National Rail.