HOURS after South West Water introduced a hosepipe ban in Cornwall the heavens opened and torrential rain poured down, flooding a number of areas.

The Met Office has issued an Amber Weather Warning for the local region, with thunderstorms and heavy shower likely to cause travel disruption and, in a few places flooding.

Newport Square in Launceston was no exception with the heavy rain causing issues on the roads.

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