Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:30pm on 06 Jan 2025,Monday Weather & Environment
Severe weather has paralyzed the UK, with widespread flooding prompting major incidents in Leicestershire and Lincolnshire. Over 200 calls for rescue have been made in Leicestershire alone, with 59 people evacuated from submerged homes. In Lincolnshire, emergency services evacuated children stranded at Edenham Primary School and set up a rest center for displaced residents. The Met Office has issued snow and ice warnings, with conditions expected to worsen overnight. Power outages affected 27,000 homes, and RAC faced its busiest day of winter, handling up to 20 breakdowns per minute. Residents are urged to follow safety advisories.
