Cumbrian Floods (12 rain in 24 hours, plus high winds !
Posted: Sun Nov 22, 2009 11:31 am
This devastation occurred in the Lake District (famous tourist area) when 12" of rain fell in 24 hours, accompanied by high winds. Sorry about our Australian friends looking at these videos, when they are in desparate need of water down under !
But I am more sorry for all the people in Cumbria, who have been so badly affected by this terrible downpour ! I wish them all the best, and hope that there is no more rain like that.
We do know that a police officer, trying to stop people going onto a dangerous road bridge, was swept to his death when the bridge suddenly collapsed. I feel for his family.
YouTube - Just Before Cockermouth Flood.mov
YouTube - Cumbria: Cockermouth Flooding Workington - Bridge collapse
YouTube - Cockermouth devastated by storms and floods
But I am more sorry for all the people in Cumbria, who have been so badly affected by this terrible downpour ! I wish them all the best, and hope that there is no more rain like that.
We do know that a police officer, trying to stop people going onto a dangerous road bridge, was swept to his death when the bridge suddenly collapsed. I feel for his family.
YouTube - Just Before Cockermouth Flood.mov
YouTube - Cumbria: Cockermouth Flooding Workington - Bridge collapse
YouTube - Cockermouth devastated by storms and floods