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Flooding in Lanchester, County Durham, Leads to Home Evacuations

Lanchester, a village near Durham, County Durham, experienced severe flooding following heavy rain overnight and in the morning.

29 October 2023 · 22:12 UTC

The flooding resulted in homes being evacuated, and some shops sustained damage. A number of roads in the area were temporarily closed but have since reopened as the surface water subsided.

The ground was already saturated due to the recent Storm Babet, exacerbating the flooding. The incident caught residents by surprise, and local businesses suffered additional financial setbacks.

Fire and rescue crews were confronted with several feet of floodwater caused by 12 hours of heavy rainfall. Ten properties were evacuated, with affected individuals seeking alternative accommodations.

A local church provided support to some of the affected villagers. Cleanup efforts are underway to address the aftermath of the flooding.