RSCPA officers saved 50 pets from flood in Cumbria, England. Tim Wass, RSCPA Inspectorate said, “Our officers are trained to levels of fire and rescue services, which means we work with other emergency services to rescue people. When we passed that critical phase we went to the refuge centres to talk to people who’d been [...]
Flood picture by: Navy Agnes
Flood picture by: Rachel Atherton and Baggrow
Street condition after the flood in Cumbria, England, November 20, 2009. Flood hits Cumbria and other towns when several rivers have burst their banks to come in Cumbria and other towns.
The BBC has reported that hundreds of people have fled severe flooding in Cockermouth, Cumbria.
RAF helicopters, mountain rescue teams and fire crews were called to evacuate more than 200 people from Cockermouth. Nine people were reported stranded in properties in Cockermouth and Keswick, where shelters are being opened for those at risk.
Trees were floating down [...]
Flooding in the Duddon Valley
Flood picture by: Jenna Carpenter
A real water view now
Flood picture by: Navy Agnes
Several rivers have burst their banks to come in Cumbria, 19-20 November 2009. The environment agency and emergency services have been in action after more rain hit already saturated ground in Cumbria. Thousands people evacuated across Cumbria as floods [...]
