Britain's Rivers Burst: Severe Flooding Prompts Major Emergency Response| Oneindia

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Published on January 5, 2024 - Duration: 01:38s

Britain's Rivers Burst: Severe Flooding Prompts Major Emergency Response| Oneindia

Widespread flooding hits Britain as heavy rain combines with earlier storms, causing rivers to overflow and prompting over 300 flood warnings.

The River Trent's flooding leads to a major incident declaration, and London's fire service rescues people from an overflowing canal.

Approximately 1,000 homes suffer damage, and travel disruptions are reported, including rail closures.

Further rain is forecast, emphasizing the need for preparedness and highlighting the vulnerability of saturated regions to severe weather events.

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