Parts of U.K. Facing ‘Very Severe Weather,’ Met Office Says
- Severe flood warnings extended across northern England
- Rainfall at unprecedented levels, government minister says
Residents battle against floodwater as the River Calder bursts its bank's in the Calder Valley town of Mytholmroyd
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The U.K. Met Office issued two “red” weather warnings as hundreds of residents across northern England were evacuated from their homes and the army was deployed to build flood defenses.
The worst affected area was north west England where residents already hit by severe floods in recent weeks faced more heavy and persistent rain.