Thousands of people remain without power in the north of the UK after Storm Desmond wreaked havoc across the region.
Many schools and hospitals are closed, and thousands have had to be evacuated from their homes.
The army has been drafted in to help with the rescue and clean-up effort, with the northern county of Cumbria particularly badly affected.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Desmond has been a damaging storm - bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
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Many schools and hospitals are closed, and thousands have had to be evacuated from their homes.
The army has been drafted in to help with the rescue and clean-up effort, with the northern county of Cumbria particularly badly affected.
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says Desmond has been a damaging storm - bringing heavy rain and strong winds.
IN: "We have…
OUT: …of people."
DUR: 54 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1208desmond-ob1.mp3
ALT:
UK correspondent Olly Barratt says many are asking how Desmond breached flood defences strengthened after storms in 2009.
IN: "It appears…
OUT: …on them."
DUR: 45 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1208desmond-ob2.mp3