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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Zoe Tidman

Storm Franklin: Homes flooded and rare ‘danger to life’ warnings issued as rivers break banks

Reuters

Two “danger to life” flood warnings were issued on Monday night as Storm Franklin battered Britain with more strong winds and rain, power cuts and travel chaos.

Towns and villages were inundated across the Midlands, the north of England and Wales, with stranded motorists rescued.

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