Photos of flood situation Purley, Kenley and Whyteleafe taken on 17-02-14

Although not hitting so many headlines nationally Purley,Kenley and Whyteleafe have been suffering flooding caused by the raised levels of the River Bourne.
The huge efforts of the emergency services and army have kept a bad situation from becoming a total disaster, they are literally working 24/7 pumping water and several local areas have been used as temporary “ponds” to help lower the levels.
I decided to take some photos as I feel the efforts of the services involved need to be seen and also I personally still cannot fully believe this is happening in an area I know so well and never saw as a flood risk. it’s a mad world we are in at the moment.

Firstly Purley pedestrian underpass used

Purley Underpass AKA Purley pond by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr

Purley underpass drowning mosiac by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr

Goodbyeee Purley underpass flooded by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr

Purley Oaks recycling centre where a balancing pond is being controled.

Fire Brigade at Purley Oaks recycling centre by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr

Kenley where a large water treatment plant is being protected from flooding

The kind of ironically named Waterbourne way Kenley by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr

Flood relief effort outside Kenley Water treatment plant by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr

Whyteleafe

Whyteleafe flooding 17-02-14 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr

Whyteleafe flooding 17-02-14 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr

Whyteleafe flooding 17-02-14 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr

Whyteleafe flooding 17-02-14 by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr

Lastly the track between Whyteleafe and Kenley( Note train services still running slowly and safely)

Track between Kenley and Whyteleafe by Martin D Stitchener, on Flickr

I have also just heard that West Wickham and Coulsdon also suffering flooding tonight, I feel for anyone suffering in such situations and hope things improve soon.
Thanks for looking please spread the word of how much effort the emergency services are doing to prevent a worse situation.