uk floods
Some residents of Whaley Bridge in Derbyshire were allowed to go back to their homes on Wednesday, but most are still awaiting a green light from the authorities. Over 1,500 residents were evacuated last week after Toddbrook dam was damaged by flash floods. The RAF has been assisting with efforts to reinforce the dam and stem the flow of water going into the reservoir.
At least 12 people have been killed on the island of Sicily after storms brought torrential flooding, after weather caused severe damage in Italy.
While the historic city often floods, the storms hitting Italy have swamped 75% of Venice and battered infrastructure in other cities. Nine people have been reported dead.
People were left trapped in restaurants and cars by the floodwater.
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Dozens more are missing.