Emergency services have been called to a number of roads in Birmingham, West Midlands, after heavy rain caused significant flooding in the area. Firefighters, police officers, and council staff are at the scene of the floods - and warned the public to 'avoid the area' affected by floods, near a major park north of the city centre Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Emergency services have been called to a number of roads in Birmingham, West Midlands, after heavy rain caused significant flooding in the area.S1

• Firefighters, police officers, and council staff are at the scene of the floods - and warned the public to 'avoid the area' affected by floods, near a major park north of the city centreS2