Storm Desmond: Severe Flooding In Cumbria

Flooded roads in Appleby in Cumbria, as Storm Desmond hit the UK. (Press Association)

Police have declared a major incident in Cumbria after heavy rain and strong wind up to 80mph brought by Storm Desmond caused severe flooding in Cumbria.

Cumbria is amongst the worst affected area in England by the storm where the River Greta near Keswick and the River Eden at Appleby overflowed, despite glass flood defences installed.

The village of Shap in Cumbria received the highest rainfall which is 7in (178.2mm) in 24 hours until 7pm on Saturday.

The average rainfall for Cumbria for December is 5.75in (146.1mm).

Some rivers in the area reached their highest ever recorded levels; and some road and highways were flooded.

The village of Braithwaite was cut off, after the main bridge connecting it to the rest of the county was swept away by the swollen river.

In Scotland, people were evacuated in Hawick after the River Teviot burst its banks and the Nith was flooded in Dumfries.

More than 80 flood warnings are in place around the UK, particularly Scotland, northern England, Wales and the Midlands.

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Flooded roads in Appleby in Cumbria, as Storm Desmond hit the UK. (Press Association)

Flood water rises in Keswick. (Independent)

Flooding in Kewswick, Cumbria. (Mark Richardson/Independent)

Keswick Residents Evacuate As Storm Desmond Hits. (Photo Sky News)

Keswick Residents Evacuate As Storm Desmond Hits. (Photo Sky News)

Cumbria Towns Evacuated As Storm Desmond Hits. (Photo Sky News)

 

In Photos: Icy Blast Hits UK

Weathe picture in Sheffield, South Yorkshire at the war memorial covered in snow outside the church on Hollinsend Road, Manor

Heavy snow fell in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north of England causing major travel disruption.

Schools were closed in Scotland, Northern Ireland, Cumbria, Lancashire and Tameside, Greater Manchester.

Main roads in Durham, Yorkshire and north Wales were blocked, while more than a dozen rail services between Manchester and York were cancelled.

Picture Shows A postal worker tPicture Shows A postal worker trudging through the snow near Barnsley in South Yorkshire.

Pictured – Snowy scenes around the Derbyshire Peak District today. Heavy snow has swept across northern parts of the UK and is expected to spread south over the next 24 hours, bringing health concerns and fears of travel disruption. Around 13cm of snow has already accumulated in Spadeadam, Cumbria, and the Met Office has issued an amber “be prepared” warning for parts of the north east, north west and Yorkshire.

Weathe picture in Sheffield, South Yorkshire where cars get stuck travelling up Leighton Road, Gleadless.

Heavy snow in parts of Glasgow West End, Janaury 29, 2014. has forced people out early to clear their cars of up to 6 inches of snow.

Weather picture in Emley Moor, West Yorkshire, where this vehicle has crashed off the road after heavy snowfalls overnight. rossparry.co.uk / BBCLeeds

Tractors clear the snow from the runways at Manchester Airport’s Terminal 1, as schools, transport and mobile phone signals were disrupted after heavy snow hit parts of the country.

Photos Of Most Beautiful Roads By Andy Lee (Part 2)

White sheet in Iceland. (Andy Lee/Caters News)

The photographer, 46, began taking pictures for this series in 2013. And since then Andy, from Stackpole, Pembrokeshire, has been travelling the world for the most stunning drives. In searching for the ideal road he often drives miles upon miles in order to find a suitable, remote area. (Caters News)

Please click here for: Photos Of Most Beautiful Roads By Andy Lee (Part 1)

White blanket outside Reykjahl, North Iceland. (Andy Lee/Caters News)

Wild horses in East Iceland. (Andy Lee/Caters News)

White blanket outside Reykjahl, North Iceland. (Andy Lee/Caters News)

Straight road through ingvellir southwestern Iceland. (Andy Lee/Caters News)

Photos Of Most Beautiful Roads By Andy Lee (Part 1)

The Dark Hedges lined the roads of Northern Ireland- filming location for the Game of Thrones. (Andy Lee/Caters News)

The photographer, 46, began taking pictures for this series in 2013. And since then Andy, from Stackpole, Pembrokeshire, has been travelling the world for the most stunning drives. In searching for the ideal road he often drives miles upon miles in order to find a suitable, remote area. (Caters News)

Please click here for: Photos Of Most Beautiful Roads By Andy Lee (Part 2)

The Dark Hedges lined the roads of Northern Ireland- filming location for the Game of Thrones. (Andy Lee/Caters News)

Winding road through Pembrokeshire. (Andy Lee/Caters News)

Foggy sky over the Isle of Skye in Scotland. (Andy Lee/Caters News)

Isle of Skye, Scotland. (Andy Lee/Caters News)

Pizza Art By Chef Domenico Crolla

Chef Domenco Crolla said that, “Tom Ford has been one of the easiest pizzas to create due to his ‘perfect skin and lack of wrinkles”. Photo by Mail Online.

A lot of people can make delicious pizzas but Domenico Crolla not only makes pizzas but he also paints images on his pizzas using cheese and tomato sauce.

Domenico Crolla is a celebrity chef in his native Scotland who owns an award-winning Italian restaurant.

His pizza art career began with an image of Bruce Lee.

After a ‘thank you’ message from the late star’s daughter, Crolla was inspired to create more celebrity dishes.

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Mona Lisa

Marilyn Monroe

A Bunch Of Them

Simon Cowell

Cristiano Ronaldo

Karil Lagerfeld

Pavaratti

Tom Ford

Bruce Lee

Gordon Ramsey

Rihanna

Mortal Combat Symbol

Frank Sinarta

Beyonce