A state of emergency has been declared in the region of Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland after severe flooding caused major chaos. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service was inundated with over 200 calls in just a few hours. The massive amount of rain has crippled the area, causing rising water levels and flooding on the roads. Cars have been stranded in large pools of water and residents had to be evacuated from their homes.
As of 11:48 GMT on Monday, the fire service had already managed to rescue 17 people. The assistant Chief Fire and Rescue officer, Judi Beresford, has pleaded with the public to not underestimate the dangers of flooding and stressed the importance of following any warnings that are issued.
The authorities are working tirelessly to deal with the situation and to minimize the impact of this serious incident. They have advised the public to steer clear of any flooded routes and never to try to cross floodwaters. The scale of the disaster is still unknown, and it will take some time to assess the damage caused by the flooding.
It is essential for everyone to be cautious, stay safe, and do what they can to assist their communities during flooding. The emergency services have been stretched to the limit, but they are doing everything within their power to keep people safe. The situation would be less severe if residents cooperated with them and followed the necessary instructions
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