The UK experienced a night of chaos as Storm Henk battered the country with winds of up to 94mph, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Trees were uprooted, crushing cars, and roads were submerged underwater. However, there is some relief on the horizon.
Danger and Destruction
Forecasters issued a danger to life warning, urging Brits to stay indoors during the storm. Severe flood warnings were in place for many parts of England, Scotland, and Wales. The Met Office advised against unnecessary travel.
Storm Henk toppled a tree onto a car in Bromley, Kent yesterday. Credit: PA
Acts of Heroism
Amidst the chaos, acts of heroism emerged. In Birmingham, a passer-by bravely rescued a three-year-old child and a driver from a car submerged in floodwater. The heroic individual then secured the vehicle to a bridge, preventing it from being washed away. In Worcester, a father spotted an unresponsive woman floating in the freezing River Severn and immediately sprang into action, rescuing her.
A man rescued a child from a submerged car in Birmingham. Credit: BirminghamLive/BPM
Roads Closed, Caravans Abandoned
Treacherous conditions led to road closures near Kemble after a tree fell onto a car, while families were forced to abandon their caravans at the Billing Aquadrome in Northampton. The storm wreaked havoc across the Home Counties, East Anglia, and the south Midlands, triggering an amber weather warning for these regions.
A flooded caravan park in Northamptonshire. Credit: Bav Media
Relief in Sight
Thankfully, today brings some respite, with the Met Office forecasting “sunny spells” and no weather warnings in place. This will be a welcome relief for those who experienced the wrath of Storm Henk.
A fallen tree in Forest Hill, London. Credit: PA
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