Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:53am on 05 Jan 2024,Friday Weather & Environment
Severe flooding and relentless rains from Storm Henk have caused widespread devastation in England. A major incident has been declared in Nottinghamshire, with Gloucestershire communities surrounded by water. Evacuations are underway in Shrewsbury, and Worcester faces submerged areas. Tewkesbury is almost cut off, urging evacuees to seek refuge in dedicated centers. Over 550 flood warnings persist, impacting 450 properties. The Environment Agency warns of continued flooding in the Midlands, south, and east. A tragic incident claimed an 87-year-old's life in Oxfordshire, prompting an investigation. The Boat Inn in Shropshire faces its third flood in less than a year.
