Margaret McCraken, 79, is helped from her home in Carlisle, northern England on December 6, 2015 by members of the armed forces. Storm Desmond whipped across Britain at the weekend, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and flooding to parts of the country.
Margaret McCraken, 79, is helped from her home in Carlisle, northern England on December 6, 2015 by members of the armed forces. Storm Desmond whipped across Britain at the weekend, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and flooding to parts of the country.
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A man walks down a flooded street in Carlisle, England on December 6.
A man walks down a flooded street in Carlisle, England on December 6.
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A member of the armed forces helps a resident move their belongings through the flood water in Carlisle, December 6.
A member of the armed forces helps a resident move their belongings through the flood water in Carlisle, December 6.
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Flood water engulfs cars in the town of Cockermouth, northern England.
Flood water engulfs cars in the town of Cockermouth, northern England.
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Local residents in Carlisle leave their homes December 6.
Local residents in Carlisle leave their homes December 6.
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Water rises near a fast food store December 6 in Cockermouth, which sits at the confluence of the River Cocker and River Derwent.
Water rises near a fast food store December 6 in Cockermouth, which sits at the confluence of the River Cocker and River Derwent.
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A pile of debris is pictured December 6 outside a house in Keswick, northern England, as people begin the cleaning up after flooding.
A pile of debris is pictured December 6 outside a house in Keswick, northern England, as people begin the cleaning up after flooding.
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Fields around Keswick remain flooded December 6 after the weekend's torrential rain.
Fields around Keswick remain flooded December 6 after the weekend's torrential rain.
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Water rises near a post box in Cockermouth, December 6.
Water rises near a post box in Cockermouth, December 6.
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