Parts of Watermead Lake near Aylesbury were either frozen over or were overflowing, following sub-zero temperatures and heavy rain that has hit the county.
Parts of Watermead Lake has frozen over
Watermead is covered in ice
Photos that were taken on Wednesday, February 10, show the lake nearly reaching the footpaths which can be accessed by pedestrians, whilst the village’s fountain in the square was completely frozen over.
The fountain in Watermead was frozen over
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The rain has badly impacted Watermead near Aylesbury
This comes just a few days after Thames Valley Police officers, who were patrolling the area, noticed that one of the pathways in the village was completely overflown by the torrential downpour that impacted the south of England at the start of this week.
The water levels at Watermead Lake have increased
PCSOs Dean and Stephenson were doing a routine patrol of Watermead this morning... Foot patrol was not an option on this...
Posted by TVP Aylesbury Vale on Monday, 8 February 2021
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Residents need to be careful as the water level has increased
According to the Met Office, rain isn’t expected to hit Aylesbury or Watermead until Sunday [February 14], but it is due to last the whole afternoon and evening when it does arrive.
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