Residents return to N. England homes after flood
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Republic of Ireland soccer fans protest outside the French Embassy, in Dublin, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, over the controversial World Cup Qualifying match between the two countries on Wednesday night. One protester called for a boycott of products endorsed by the Gallic superstars as anger rose over the decision to allow their extra time winner despite French captain Thierry Henry's handball. (AP Photo / Julien Behal, pa)
Residents of flood-battered northern England are struggling back to work, school and homes after swollen rivers inundated roads and caused several bridges to collapse.
Police said residents and business owners in the hardest-hit town, Cockermouth, would be allowed to return to their properties Monday.
Some of the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in Britain triggered floods in the mountainous Lake District last week.
More than 1,000 homes were flooded and people had to be rescued by helicopter when rivers burst their banks.
Authorities say 18 schools remain closed, and more than two dozen roads are blocked.
A police officer was swept to his death when a major bridge collapsed Friday. Police and army experts are checking the safety of 1,800 bridges.
Posted in Europe on Monday, November 23, 2009 4:45 am Updated: 8:01 am. | Tags:
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