Storms lash England and leave hundreds homeless
William James

London: Storms and flooding have devastated parts of the United Kingdom, killing one person and leaving hundreds homeless.

Britain's emergency response committee met on Sunday after heavy rain caused widespread flooding in north-west England and forced emergency services to evacuate residents from their homes.

The meeting was called after storms battered the country overnight, killing one man and leaving hundreds of homes flooded and without power. Police declared a major incident and coastguards were called in to rescue stranded residents.

Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss said the government committee had been called to "urgently assess the scale of the floods and ensure the response remains coordinated, effective and gets help to those affected as quickly as possible."

Prime Minister David Cameron announced the army had been called to assist.

Full story: http://www.theage.com.au/world/storms-lash-england-and-leave-hundreds-homeless-20151206-glguvv.html


-- The Age 2015-12-07

Having been flooded 3 times in 10 years and only 3 years after a 'flood protection' campaign which was going to protect against the 'once in a 100 years' flood, it looks like the UK has employed Thai water experts to deal with the matter.

Having been flooded 3 times in 10 years and only 3 years after a 'flood protection' campaign which was going to protect against the 'once in a 100 years' flood, it looks like the UK has employed Thai water experts to deal with the matter.

I don't think that will help much