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Two years since severe flooding in Laxey

Fri, 01 Oct 2021

Today marks two years since a major incident was declared in Laxey after the river in the village burst its banks and devastated a number of properties.

The emergency operation included using a coastguard helicopter to rescue residents trapped in their homes.

Speaking at the time, Chief Minister Howard Quayle said: “The exceptional nature of this situation requires us to move quickly and we are using the template of similar recovery schemes in the UK to provide a degree of respite.

“The devastating weather event on October 1 [2019] highlighted just how vulnerable certain parts of our island are to the elements.

“At times like this that we must stand together as a community and support those who have sustained losses.”

Flood defence work continues on Glen Road which remains closed to traffic but is scheduled to re-open on October 15th.

Plans to protect Laxey from future flooding will go on display this month, you can find out more here.

 

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