Better weather days ahead following torrential downpours and widespread disruption

Following a day of torrential downpours and widespread disruption things are looking a little better for today.

The heavy rain which set in yesterday evening led to flooding across many of the Island's roads, with no let up in the conditions to allow the roads to drain sufficiently.  

The Steam Packet's Manxman sailing from Heysham ended up spending eight hours at sea after the conditions far exceeded what was forecast, they finally docked in Douglas late last night, meaning the subsequent trips to and from Heysham were cancelled.

As a result of the boat cancellation there are no papers in the shops this morning. 

It's a slightly more optimistic situation today however with the majority of the flooded roads now back to normal, and the 8.45am crossing to Heysham departing as planned.

The Mountain Road however still remains closed until further notice.