West Midlands pub remains closed after being submerged by heavy rainfall
Contractors are working hard to unblock drains on the site.
Perry Barr in Birmingham was hit with heavy rain last night, and many local businesses in the area have been grappling with the aftermath today.
One such business has been The Church Tavern Pub located on Church Road, Perry Barr.
The road has suffered with the aftermath of flash floods.
Ayoub Khan MP made the trip to Perry Barr's Church Tavern after the establishment’s staff and customers were trapped inside following a night of heavy rain.
In a video reel posted on Instagram, viewers can see how the site became completely submerged by rainfall.
Contractors have been busy working at the pub, and have been working hard to unblock drains.
The pub said online that it is a priority to open as soon as possible.
In a message posted on The Church Tavern Perry Barr social media pages, the pub wrote: “Big thanks to our local MP Ayoub Khan for popping down to Church Tavern today and checking in on us.
“Contractors are in today, we’re pushing for the drains to be properly unblocked and maintained by the council, and we’ll be back open ASAP.
“Appreciate all the support”
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