Torrential rain causes widespread flooding

Thursday 26th August 2010, 3:36PM BST.

Splashing through several inches of water in West's Centre. Picture: Stuart McAlister

Splashing through several inches of water in West's Centre. Picture: Stuart McAlister

Torrential rain caused widespread flooding in town and around the Island this afternoon.

Shop, pubs and the Central Market were among businesses affected as heavy rain fell  mid-afternoon. Many roads were also flooded.

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