Storm Dennis causes deaths, flooding across UK

Posted by Anita Froneman on 17 February 2020

The UK was hit with yet another severe storm over the weekend, only days after the disastrous Storm Ciara ravaged the area. At least three deaths were recorded so far.

Gale force winds blew across England and Wales on Saturday, 15 February, and parts of the British Isles received ‘a month’s worth of rain’ in 48 hours, according to Welsh CityNews. Cairngorm Summit in Scotland reported a gust of wind at the speed of 150 km/h.

In York, the River Ouse reached 4.36m above its normal level and is expected to rise further according to the BBC.

The Met Office, Britain’s meteorological service, issued a rare ‘red warning,’ which is only issued when the service believes conditions pose a ‘threat to life’ and that people must take immediate action to protect themselves. It was the first time a red warning has been sounded since December 2015, reports CityNews.

Two men drowned in the sea off England’s southeastern coast on Saturday according to The South African, and another man died after falling into the River Tawe in South Wales on Sunday [16 February], Dyfed-Powys Police said.

Some residents shared videos and pictures of the storm on social media:

Image: Twitter/Rambler_Jan

 

 






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