LONDON: Major rivers across the United Kingdom (UK) were flooded on Friday after heavy rain disrupted life in many areas of the country.
The British government has issued more than 300 flood warnings, travel operators announcing serious disruption and around 1,000 homes suffering damage so far.
Prolonged spell of the rainfall started on Thursday with quickly caused already-swollen rivers and waterways to burst their banks across England and Wales.
In recent days storms have also caused flooding in other parts of the Europe.
As per reports the River Trent in central England flooded, prompting the local authority to declare a major incident. London’s fire service said it had to evacuate around 50 people late on Thursday after a canal in the east of the capital overflowed.
Caroline Douglass, the director in charge of flood management at the Environment Agency, told the British media that they are closely monitoring the situation.
She said around 1,000 homes had so far been flooded. Great Western Railways has also reported disruption in its service at three parts of the south of the country. Meanwhile, roads in the worst affected areas have also been closed.
The metrological department has forecast more rain but not at the same intensity as seen overnight.
She said around 1,000 homes had so far been flooded.
