The 'exceptionally heavy and persistent' downpours have already claimed three lives, left thousands without power and flooded homes
The ‘exceptionally heavy and persistent’ downpours have already claimed three lives, left thousands without power and flooded homes
Three severe flood warnings were in place around the River Derwent in Derbyshire on Saturday, meaning deep and fast-flowing water carries a significant risk of death or serious injury, as well as serious disruption to local communities. She added: “If you receive a flood warning that means you need to take action right now, it means there is an immediate risk and you need to keep yourself safe, your family safe, move precious belongings to a safe place, and listen to the advice of local emergency services, as well as do some basics like turn off your gas, electricity and water in your home.
“No matter what size car or vehicle, please only travel if absolutely necessary. Please be careful of riverbanks and canal banks. They are going to be soft. A man in his 60s died after getting caught in fast-flowing flood water in the town of Cleobury Mortimer in Shropshire, while heavy winds forced a passenger plane to skid off a runway in Leeds Bradford Airport.Leeds Bradford Airport has said it plans to reopen at 2pm on Saturday but advised “passengers to contact their airline to check the status of their flight”.
The rural village of Debenham was cut off by flooding, residents said, while tractors were being used to rescue people caught in the flood water.
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