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Homes evacuated and power cuts as Storm Frank hits UK Homes evacuated and power cuts as Storm Frank hits UK
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Storm Frank has battered parts of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland leaving more severe floods in its wake.Storm Frank has battered parts of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland leaving more severe floods in its wake.
Scotland bore the brunt of the bad weather with hundreds of homes evacuated in the Borders towns of Dumfries, Hawick and Peebles.Scotland bore the brunt of the bad weather with hundreds of homes evacuated in the Borders towns of Dumfries, Hawick and Peebles.
Thousands of homes are without power and severe flood warnings remain in place in Croston, Lancashire. Hundreds of homes are without power in Lancashire and 31 flood warnings remain in place across Cumbria and Yorkshire.
Forecasters said the worst of the rain had passed but more flooding was likely as water moved down from higher ground.Forecasters said the worst of the rain had passed but more flooding was likely as water moved down from higher ground.
In Dumfries and Galloway, the River Nith has burst its banks causing flooding in the town of Dumfries. A severe flood warning, indicating danger to life, has been issued for the Whitesands area. The villages of Moffat and Carsphairn have been cut off and fire crews have been rescuing people from properties by boat.In Dumfries and Galloway, the River Nith has burst its banks causing flooding in the town of Dumfries. A severe flood warning, indicating danger to life, has been issued for the Whitesands area. The villages of Moffat and Carsphairn have been cut off and fire crews have been rescuing people from properties by boat.
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The River Tweed in Peebles also has a severe flood warning in place and more than 300 homes have been evacuated in Hawick.The River Tweed in Peebles also has a severe flood warning in place and more than 300 homes have been evacuated in Hawick.
Emergency services are responding to reports of a missing kayaker on the River Findhorn in Moray, while in south Ayrshire 12 passengers had to be airlifted from a bus stuck in flood water near to Dailly Cemetery.Emergency services are responding to reports of a missing kayaker on the River Findhorn in Moray, while in south Ayrshire 12 passengers had to be airlifted from a bus stuck in flood water near to Dailly Cemetery.
In Northern Ireland, thousands of homes have experienced power cuts, air passengers have been delayed and fallen trees have caused problems on the roads.In Northern Ireland, thousands of homes have experienced power cuts, air passengers have been delayed and fallen trees have caused problems on the roads.
Live coverage: Latest updates on Storm FrankLive coverage: Latest updates on Storm Frank
In pictures: Flood misery continuesIn pictures: Flood misery continues
Live weather Q&A: What's causing the extreme weather?Live weather Q&A: What's causing the extreme weather?
Analysis: Floods unleash unprecedented criticismAnalysis: Floods unleash unprecedented criticism
Explainer: December storms' trail of destructionExplainer: December storms' trail of destruction
Feature: 10 ways communities have rallied roundFeature: 10 ways communities have rallied round
In other developments:In other developments:
In Devon, a delivery driver smashed through the window of a car to save the lives of two elderly people trapped in rising floodwater in Sparkwell, Devon.In Devon, a delivery driver smashed through the window of a car to save the lives of two elderly people trapped in rising floodwater in Sparkwell, Devon.
Meanwhile, in North Yorkshire, soldiers have evacuated homes near a bridge in Tadcaster after it collapsed, prompting fears of flooding and a possible gas explosion.Meanwhile, in North Yorkshire, soldiers have evacuated homes near a bridge in Tadcaster after it collapsed, prompting fears of flooding and a possible gas explosion.
The town's 18th-century stone bridge over River Wharf collapsed on Tuesday, causing a nearby gas pipe to rupture.The town's 18th-century stone bridge over River Wharf collapsed on Tuesday, causing a nearby gas pipe to rupture.
People watched the storm-battered masonry crumble into the swollen river, before running away as a wave headed towards the bank and a strong smell of gas leaked from exposed pipes. A severe weather warning for the town has now been lifted.People watched the storm-battered masonry crumble into the swollen river, before running away as a wave headed towards the bank and a strong smell of gas leaked from exposed pipes. A severe weather warning for the town has now been lifted.
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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.
In Croston, which was hit by floods on Boxing Day, an RAF Chinook helicopter delivered 400 tonnes of sandbags on Tuesday in a bid to shore up the nearby River Douglas in preparation for Wednesday's storm.In Croston, which was hit by floods on Boxing Day, an RAF Chinook helicopter delivered 400 tonnes of sandbags on Tuesday in a bid to shore up the nearby River Douglas in preparation for Wednesday's storm.
Mark Cowley, vice chairman of the parish council, said: "Everybody's worried. They're still shell-shocked from what happened on Boxing Day."Mark Cowley, vice chairman of the parish council, said: "Everybody's worried. They're still shell-shocked from what happened on Boxing Day."
Meanwhile, police in York said it was "extremely disappointing" that thieves had broken into homes submerged in flood water. They said dry goods had reportedly been stolen from outside homes, tools taken from sheds and a back door forced open.Meanwhile, police in York said it was "extremely disappointing" that thieves had broken into homes submerged in flood water. They said dry goods had reportedly been stolen from outside homes, tools taken from sheds and a back door forced open.
North Yorkshire Police's acting Supt Mark Grange said: "It is impossible to comprehend why anyone would want to bring further suffering to those who are already in a very vulnerable situation."North Yorkshire Police's acting Supt Mark Grange said: "It is impossible to comprehend why anyone would want to bring further suffering to those who are already in a very vulnerable situation."
Environment Agency head Sir Philip Dilley returned to the UK earlier after cutting short his family holiday in Barbados.Environment Agency head Sir Philip Dilley returned to the UK earlier after cutting short his family holiday in Barbados.
He will travel to the north of England later to visit some of the flood-hit communities.He will travel to the north of England later to visit some of the flood-hit communities.
He said he had been "in very close contact" with senior agency staff throughout his Christmas break.He said he had been "in very close contact" with senior agency staff throughout his Christmas break.
"Everybody can't be everywhere at the same time," he said, when asked about his whereabouts during the floods."Everybody can't be everywhere at the same time," he said, when asked about his whereabouts during the floods.
"I think we've been very effective and efficient in what we've been doing. There's obviously some lessons to learn.""I think we've been very effective and efficient in what we've been doing. There's obviously some lessons to learn."
On Tuesday, Communities Secretary Greg Clark announced £50m extra funding to help households and businesses affected by flooding in northern England. The government says it has now pledged more than £100m.On Tuesday, Communities Secretary Greg Clark announced £50m extra funding to help households and businesses affected by flooding in northern England. The government says it has now pledged more than £100m.