UK cleans up as flood water recedes

Nov. 28, 2012, 2:41 PM UTC

By PhotoBlog

Dozens of properties were flooded in St Asaph, Wales after the River Clwyd burst its banks on Tuesday, after seven days of torrential rains. Parts of England have also suffered from flooding. According to Reuters, insurers could face up to $1.6 billion in insurance claims, the highest figure since 2007.

Flood waters of the river Avon and the river Severn surround the town of Tewkesbury, England on Nov. 27. Floodwaters threaten hundreds of homes in Wales and England, as river levels continue to rise, exacerbated by further water running into already saturated areas. — Flood waters of the river Avon and the river Severn surround the town of Tewkesbury, England on Nov. 27. Floodwaters threaten hundreds of homes in Wales and England, as river levels continue to rise, exacerbated by further water running into already saturated areas.David Goddard / Getty Images

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