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malaise

(269,193 posts)
9. Well even Cameron is tweeting about this flooding
Sun Nov 25, 2012, 08:14 AM
Nov 2012

Flood warnings issued as storms cause chaos across Britain
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2012/nov/25/flood-warnings-storms-chaos-britain
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A 21-year-old woman was killed when a tree smashed into her tent while she was sleeping, as torrential rain and fierce winds continued to cause chaos in parts of the UK.

Two men who are also believed to have been in the tent, near Exeter city centre, were injured when the large tree toppled into their shelter. It is not yet known why the three were in the tent.

The government said on Sunday morning that almost 500 homes and businesses had been flooded, mainly in the south-west of England and the Midlands. Overnight four severe flood warnings — meaning lives are in danger – were issued for Cornwall, though by first light this had been reduced to two. Dozens of sections of roads in the west country, including the M5 and M50, were flooded .

David Cameron pledged that the government would do everything possible to assist the flood victims. In a tweet, he said: "Shocking scenes of flooding in Cornwall and around the country. Govt will help ensure everything is being done to help."

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