Residents in parts of England are being urged to prepare for further flooding into the weekend in the wake of Storm Christoph.
The Environment Agency warned of “exceptionally high river levels” following days of heavy rainfall, with around 400 properties across the country flooded so far.
Care home residents were among those evacuated in several areas across the North West, while, in Wales, a helicopter crew rescued a family trapped in their home due to fast-flowing floodwater.
Flooding remains a threat to many areas in northern and central England, particularly along parts of the River Severn, according to the Environment Agency.
Dec 24, 2020
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Flood defences in Ironbridge on Christmas Eve
Flood barriers have been put up as a precaution in Ironbridge and Shrewsbury, as well as further down the Severn at Bewdley, although levels there were not expected to reach those seen in February when the town s defences were partially breached.
There are currently five flood warnings in place for Shropshire - the second most serious category - which mean urgent action is required to control floods.
Warnings are up in Shrewsbury - at the Quarry and West Mid Showground - Ironbridge and Jackfield, Bridgnorth, Quatford and Hampton Loade.