Communities across Devon are clearing up after torrential rain flooded homes, roads and businesses.
A clean-up operation is under way in parts of Devon after torrential rain flooded homes, roads and businesses.Passengers faced long delays at Exeter Airport which was forced to close when the terminal flooded. TheExeter was one of the wettest places in the country on Sunday with 63.8mm of rain recorded, said the Met Office.There were also reports of flooding at the South Devon School of Gymnastics in Paignton and the Passage House Inn in Topsham.
The pensioner went to her window and shouted out: "I can't get out! I can't get out! I'm just so frightened.Mr Beanthe water came up over his knees when he entered Ms Baldwin's home at about 02:50 BST . He said the furniture was floating everywhere and he had to wade through it to try to comfort Ms Baldwin.The pensioner, who will be 96 in two weeks, waited in bed until she could be moved to the safety of a neighbour's house.
Torrential rain and lighting also hit communities and businesses in Dawlish, Torquay, Topsham and Exeter.
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