Authorities in Britain ravaged by storm, one reported dead

Jokpeme Joseph Omode December 06, 2015
 
The driver of a new Mercedes E class attempts in vain to negotiate a flooded rural road as Storm Desmond hits the province of Renfrewshire. Photo / Getty
Authorities in Britain have closed roads, evacuated homes and issued severe flood warnings as stormy weather hits the country.
Police say a 90-year-old man died after he was blown into the side of a bus by a strong gust of wind near Finchley Central station in North London.
Scores of homes were flooded as rivers burst their banks making roads impassable across the North of England, Scotland and Wales, the Daily Mail reported.
Weather forecaster the Met Office issued its highest red rain warning for northwest England and southwest Scotland, as Storm Desmond brings strong winds and heavy, persistent rain to those regions.
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The agency says it expects up to 200 mm (7.9 inches) of rainfall in the northwest region of Cumbria, especially over exposed mountains. The Environment Agency also warns of significant flooding around the country as river levels rise.
Houses surrounded by flood waters in Ambleside. Photo / Getty
Houses surrounded by flood waters in Ambleside. Photo / Getty
Dozens of highways and main roads were closed Saturday due to landslides or flooding.

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