Pollution warnings issued at Cornish beaches following heavy rain
Video shows discoloured water at Trevaunance Cove in St Agnes
Last updated 7th Dec 2023
People across Cornwall are being warned of sewage alerts at beaches in the south west.
Pollution warnings have been issued across most areas due to storm overflows in the past 48 hours.
A video, posted on social media, shows discoloured water at Trevaunance Cove.
A spokesperson from Surfers Against Sewage wrote in a post on social media: "Trevaunance Cove right now. Our Safer Seas and River Service is showing pollution warnings across the south west."
The majority of beaches across Cornwall have been flagged with alerts encouraging people not to swim there.
The warning from Surfers Against Sewage follows a yellow Met Office alert for rain across most of the Duchy until 7pm this evening.
Drivers are being urged to be careful on the road after a number of roads have been flooded.