Yesterday the government pledged to help affected communities by exempting them from paying council tax and business rates.
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Environment Secretary Liz Truss stated to the House of Commons yesterday that in the light of this extreme weather, DEFRA is going to look at flood modelling and see if it is fit for goal.
“We want to remind the public that Cumbria is experiencing heavy rainfall which is making the county’s roads extremely unsafe”.
Around 19,000 customers in Lancaster are being serviced by generators, and more such units are being brought in for these homes.
Meanwhile, some 1,047 properties remained without power in Cumbria.
Sixteen severe flood warnings, which signal a danger to life, have been issued across the North West. The Met Office has also issued severe weather warning for rain later this week.
In North London, a 90-year old man died after he was blown into the side of a moving bus by strong winds.
“They were all devastated but at the same time they were so nice and welcoming and told us how grateful they were for our efforts”.
Some homes are flooded and people have been moved from the Glenridding Hotel with the aid of a rope across the floodwater.
On Monday, a business in Carlisle had £4,000 in cash and alcohol stolen, while tools valued at £3,000 were stolen the same day in Penrith.
After Christmas, those badly affected by flooding, will be able to apply for an additional €15,000, following a detailed assessment.
Drone footage shot above Kendal, a flood-hit town in Cumbria, shows the flooded cricket ground and people wading through inches of water.
Eden Bridge remains closed, while Eamont Bridge near Penrith has been reclosed to allow for further inspection, Cumbria County Council said.
“We have hundreds of staff working round-the-clock to keep as much of the railway open as possible”.
“It was back to normal and then it started again tonight. Please try to use reputable local traders and follow advice from your insurance provider, citizens advice and the police”.
As of Wednesday afternoon, there was one severe flood warning – indicating danger to life – in place in northwest England for the area covering part of St. Michaels.
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“It s an absolutely horrific thing to happen and for some of these people it s not the first time it s happened”, Cameron said, adding that the Environment Agency would study how to improve flood barriers. Its teams are continuing to check and maintain flood defences, clear blockages in rivers, put up temporary defences, monitor water levels and work with local flood wardens in the areas worst affected.
