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A person, who didn’t want to be named, discovered his house flooded on Tuesday in Belton Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, from rising water within the close by Grand Union Canal.

He stated he has been dwelling in various lodging for a yr since Storm Henk broken his property final January and was nearly to maneuver again in earlier than the flooding began once more on Monday.

The house owner instructed the PA News Agency, as he stood on the street close to his home: “They had almost got everything ready to move back in – all new downstairs. Now, all the new stuff, the new items, have got to be repaired and replaced again.

“They will potentially tell us it’s all got to be scrapped.

“Last year everything downstairs – the carpets, flooring, furniture – all were damaged.

“In the space of a year, it’s just unbelievable that it’s happened again.

“I can’t comprehend this all, you never think it’s going to happen in this area.

“It’s the Grand Union canal – it seems like there’s a weak point that just sort of overflows and just all comes cascading down this way.”

Rod Dennis, RAC spokesperson, stated: “Monday was our busiest day for breakdowns this winter so far, with our teams taking more calls from members than at any other point in the last 12 months. With cold conditions persisting, we expect today to be almost as busy with our patrols working incredibly hard to rescue our members and get people moving.

“Anyone unfortunate enough to break down should expect a longer wait than normal this week. It’s therefore more important than ever that drivers ensure they have an emergency breakdown kit in the boot – extra warm clothes including waterproofs, sturdy shoes, some food and drink and a fully charged power bank to keep a mobile phone charged up.

“With hundreds of flood warnings still in force, especially across central and southern parts of the UK, drivers need to remain vigilant. They should never drive through standing water unless they can be totally sure all of it is shallow, which can be impossible on roads that aren’t perfectly flat.

“If in any doubt about the water’s depth, turn around and find another safer route. We also urge everyone to obey road closures which are in place to keep them away from floodwater.”

The variety of individuals admitted to hospital with flu in Northern Ireland this winter is 3.6 occasions increased than the earlier yr, Stormont’s Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has stated.

Mr Nesbitt instructed the Health Committee that sufferers dealing with lengthy waits in hospital emergency departments have been usually having to “surrender their dignity and privacy” and stated employees have been dealing with “moral injury”.

The minister introduced that the flu vaccination programme can be prolonged to all these over the age of fifty.

Officials from the Department of Health stated it has been the worst yr for flu instances since earlier than the pandemic, however added they believed the variety of hospital admissions had peaked.

Mr Nesbitt attended the emergency assembly of his oversight committee amid ongoing considerations about winter pressures on well being companies in Northern Ireland, significantly the period of time individuals are having to attend at emergency departments in hospitals.

Mr Nesbitt started his proof by paying tribute to well being and social care employees who had labored over Christmas.

The minister stated he was “looking for levers short term” to take care of hospital pressures, in addition to providing a “blank page” for subsequent winter.

People who must stroll or cycle in areas liable to snow and ice are suggested by the Met Office to take further care and depart early if attainable.

The forecaster points the next recommendation for these leaving their properties:

• Plan to depart the home 5 minutes sooner than regular. Not needing to hurry reduces your threat of accidents, slips and falls.
• If making a journey on foot, attempt to use pavements alongside major roads that are more likely to be much less slippery. Similarly, if biking, try to keep on with major roads which usually tend to have been handled.
• Take further care when strolling on untreated pavements and put together for journeys by sporting footwear with a great grip.
• Where attainable don’t cycle on untreated roads as accidents are extra probably.

Meteorologists had warned that temperatures in a single day might have plummeted to as little as minus 8C as a week-long spell of wintry situations hit the UK.

UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) chilly climate well being alerts for all of England stay in place forward of every week of low temperatures.

With this information, many might be fascinated by how this chilly climate could have an effect on our pets.

It’s essential to arrange our canine, in addition to ourselves, for this forecast.

The Met Office has referred to as on individuals in areas affected by snow and ice to look out for aged neighbours.

Check to see in the event that they “need any practical help” and that they’re “well”, the forecaster says on its web site.

It additionally advises ensuring they’ve enough meals provides in case they can not exit.

The Met provides: “Offer to clear their paths when you clear yours and spread salt. You can use ordinary table or dishwasher salt – a tablespoon for each square metre you clear.”

With elements of the nation coated by snow and ice warnings, the Met hasissued recommendation for how one can drive safely on ice.

Only drive whether it is completely essential, the forecaster says. If you will need to drive, observe this recommendation:

• Looking properly forward for potential hazards and preserve your pace down.
• Accelerating, braking, steering and altering gear as easily as attainable to cut back the danger of a skid.
• Using the next gear could also be extra applicable to assist grip on packed ice.
• Using the next gear helps handle engine energy making it simpler to seek out traction.

A 25-year-old girl visiting her mom’s house in Belton Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, for Christmas stated she didn’t count on to turn into “trapped” after the home was flooded on Tuesday.

Duaa Abdulal was caught together with her mom and youthful sister upstairs whereas the bottom ground of the house is stuffed with water.

She stated the home was destroyed by flooding from Storm Henk in January final yr and the household haven’t completed refurbishing since then.

Ms Abdulal stated: “We’re stuck upstairs. Last year my family managed to leave the building.

“We managed to get everything upstairs when we got the flood warning.

“We’re still recovering from last year, actually, we haven’t finished refurbishing the house, so it’s stressful.”