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| UK floods: David Cameron to visit swamped communities | UK floods: David Cameron to visit swamped communities |
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| The prime minister is expected to visit flood-hit areas of northern England later, as swamped communities continue to battle against raging waters. | The prime minister is expected to visit flood-hit areas of northern England later, as swamped communities continue to battle against raging waters. |
| Nearly 30 severe flood warnings, meaning danger to life, remain in place for north-east and north-west England. | Nearly 30 severe flood warnings, meaning danger to life, remain in place for north-east and north-west England. |
| Extra troops are aiding teams against "unprecedented" flooding in Yorkshire, Lancashire and Greater Manchester. | |
| In York, where hundreds of properties have been at risk, the River Ouse is now thought to have stabilised. | In York, where hundreds of properties have been at risk, the River Ouse is now thought to have stabilised. |
| City of York Council said plans for further evacuations would not now happen. | City of York Council said plans for further evacuations would not now happen. |
| On Sunday, the government said 200 soldiers were being deployed to affected areas in addition to 300 already on the ground. | |
| A further 1,000 personnel are being held in reserve in case the situation gets worse. | A further 1,000 personnel are being held in reserve in case the situation gets worse. |
| Record levels | |
| While Monday is expected to be drier than recent days, the Met Office has issued yellow (be aware) warnings for rain on Wednesday in areas of northern England, Wales and Northern Ireland, bringing the threat of further flooding. | |
| Amber (be prepared) warnings for rain are in place for parts of Scotland on Wednesday too. There are currently no flood warnings in Scotland. | |
| During his visits, Prime Minister David Cameron is likely to face questions about government funding of flood defences after Environment Secretary Liz Truss said some had been "overwhelmed". | During his visits, Prime Minister David Cameron is likely to face questions about government funding of flood defences after Environment Secretary Liz Truss said some had been "overwhelmed". |
| Mr Cameron said the "level of the rivers plus the level of rainfall has created an unprecedented effect, and so some very serious flooding". | Mr Cameron said the "level of the rivers plus the level of rainfall has created an unprecedented effect, and so some very serious flooding". |
| 'Nightmare' flooding hits York | 'Nightmare' flooding hits York |
| In pictures: Flooding devastation | In pictures: Flooding devastation |
| Many places have seen record river levels over the past 24 hours, including the River Aire in Leeds, and the rivers Calder and Ribble, affecting places such as Whalley, Hebden Bridge and Ribchester. | Many places have seen record river levels over the past 24 hours, including the River Aire in Leeds, and the rivers Calder and Ribble, affecting places such as Whalley, Hebden Bridge and Ribchester. |
| Police line down | Police line down |
| City of York Council said about 500 properties had been directly affected by flooding and a second rest centre was being opened for residents. | City of York Council said about 500 properties had been directly affected by flooding and a second rest centre was being opened for residents. |
| Spokesman Charlie Croft confirmed that river waters in the city appeared to have peaked, telling the BBC: "We have to say that we are still in the middle of a major incident, though tentative positive news is that the river may now have stopped rising at this point." | |
| As well as soldiers and emergency services, about 200 unpaid mountain rescue volunteers from Wales, Cornwall and the Lake District have been helping in the city. | As well as soldiers and emergency services, about 200 unpaid mountain rescue volunteers from Wales, Cornwall and the Lake District have been helping in the city. |
| Flooding has affected phone lines in York, including the non-emergency police number 101. People are advised to call 01609 768 182 instead. | Flooding has affected phone lines in York, including the non-emergency police number 101. People are advised to call 01609 768 182 instead. |
| North Yorkshire police said it had received 278 emergency 999 calls on 26 December when it would normally be 190, and 388 on 27 December. | North Yorkshire police said it had received 278 emergency 999 calls on 26 December when it would normally be 190, and 388 on 27 December. |
| Leeds was also badly affected with 1,000 homes flooded. | Leeds was also badly affected with 1,000 homes flooded. |
| Electricity North West said it had now reconnected 23,000 homes since Saturday, with Rochdale the worst-hit area, but it was still working on supplies to 3,000 properties. | |
| Police said the flood operation in Greater Manchester, where Radcliffe and Bury were also badly hit, had now turned into a "recovery" phase, as water levels began to drop. | Police said the flood operation in Greater Manchester, where Radcliffe and Bury were also badly hit, had now turned into a "recovery" phase, as water levels began to drop. |
| Emergency funding | Emergency funding |
| Downing Street said emergency financial assistance would be available to homes and businesses in Yorkshire and Lancashire. | |
| They will have access to the support package announced earlier in the month for people affected by Storm Desmond in Cumbria. | They will have access to the support package announced earlier in the month for people affected by Storm Desmond in Cumbria. |
| Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said flood-damaged infrastructure - including the A591 through the heart of the Lake District - would be repaired using £40m of emergency government funding. | |
| Leeds Central MP Hilary Benn, who described the flooding as the worst he had seen in the centre of the city, called for increased investment, saying climate change was bringing wetter winters. | Leeds Central MP Hilary Benn, who described the flooding as the worst he had seen in the centre of the city, called for increased investment, saying climate change was bringing wetter winters. |
| People can access information from council websites and the Environment Agency Floodline. | People can access information from council websites and the Environment Agency Floodline. |
| The agency is also operating a phone line - 0345 988 1188 - which will be staffed rather than offering recorded information. | The agency is also operating a phone line - 0345 988 1188 - which will be staffed rather than offering recorded information. |
| Timeline: December flooding | Timeline: December flooding |
| 5 December: Storm Desmond brings more than a month's rain to parts of Cumbria, leading to flooding in Carlisle and other areas | 5 December: Storm Desmond brings more than a month's rain to parts of Cumbria, leading to flooding in Carlisle and other areas |
| 12 December: River levels remain high and more than 70 flood warnings are issued amid more heavy rain | 12 December: River levels remain high and more than 70 flood warnings are issued amid more heavy rain |
| 22 December: Communities in Cumbria flood again - some for the third time in less than a month | 22 December: Communities in Cumbria flood again - some for the third time in less than a month |
| 25 December: More than 100 flood alerts and warnings are issued across England and Wales as Storm Eva brings torrential rain | 25 December: More than 100 flood alerts and warnings are issued across England and Wales as Storm Eva brings torrential rain |
| 26 December: Residents in West Yorkshire and Lancashire are evacuated from their homes and flooding hits Leeds, Greater Manchester and York | 26 December: Residents in West Yorkshire and Lancashire are evacuated from their homes and flooding hits Leeds, Greater Manchester and York |
| 27 December: Police in York advise hundreds of people to evacuate their homes as severe flood warnings remain in place in northern England | 27 December: Police in York advise hundreds of people to evacuate their homes as severe flood warnings remain in place in northern England |
| Live flood warnings from the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. | Live flood warnings from the Environment Agency and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency. |
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