Flood alert issued after heavy rainfall
More rain is expected on Monday evening
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A flood alert has been issued in Plymouth following heavy rainfall
The Environment Agency said river levels have been rising and there could be flooding
It may affect areas such as Plympton, Coypool, Newnham Park, Marsh Mills, Clearbrook and Meavy
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A flood alert has been issued in Plymouth after heavy rainfall on Sunday.
It has been issued for the River Plym and Long Brook in Plympton.
The Environment Agency said there could be flooding in areas such as Coypool, Newnham Park, Marsh Mills, Clearbrook and Meavy.
There is also expected to be further rainfall on Monday evening and river levels on the Long Brook are expected to rise.
It comes as a yellow weather warning has been put in place across parts of the South West.
The Met Office said thunderstorms are "likely to cause disruption" to some places during Monday afternoon and evening.