Sigh of relief in England as flood water recedes

Residents stand outside with their belongings on the streets after flooding, in Tadcaster, Yorkshire, England, on Monday, December 28, 2015.
A view of flooded riverside properties in Kings Street, York, England, on Monday.
The swollen River Ouse from Bridge Street in York, England.
An army chinook helicopter airlifts equipment needed to repair the Foss Barrier on the River Foss, following the weekend flooding, in York, England, Monday, December 28, 2015.
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A woman stands in the doorway of a book shop, as the clean up effort continues after the weekend's floods, in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, England, Monday, December 28, 2015.
Members of the Mountain Rescue team stand over knee-deep in water outside a property, after floods, in Tower Street, York, England, on Monday.

Published: Mon 28 Dec 2015, 4:16 PM

Last updated: Mon 28 Dec 2015, 6:28 PM

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