Flood barriers going up at Meadowhall as 'danger to life' weather warning issued
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Heavy downpours are forecast from Tuesday morning until Wednesday night, with the Met Office issuing an amber alert – the second highest level available.
Posting on Facebook this afternoon, Meadowhall, where only essential stores and some cafes and restaurants offering click-and-collect, takeaway or delivery remain open, said: “In line with Sheffield City Council and the amber weather warning, you will see our flood barriers in place simply as a precautionary measure.”