Floods force people to leave a caravan park in Northamptonshire on Christmas Eve

Heavy rains caused flooding in Northamptonshire and the residents of the caravan park had no choice but to leave the area. The authorities have deployed the emergency services to evacuate them from the danger zone. All this happened on Christmas Eve in the Billing Aquadrome Holiday Park and the situation was exacerbated by the heavy rainfall in the area. The festive atmosphere changed into hectic because people had to be moved. Some of them have decided to settle with their families. Northamptonshire police are working with two neighbouring leisure centres to house the evacuees. They have also arranged several hotel rooms for short stays.

It was an emergency situation that required rapid action, and all the authorities took on the task together.

Sky News mentions a charity that has saved many people from various situations. They helped adults trapped in a vehicle that was partially submerged in a ditch. They also helped save a new mother and her baby. In short, everyone has contributed to alleviating the suffering of the people trapped in the floods by providing humanitarian aid.

Billings Aqueduct Flooding

Residents reported that the flooding occurred in the area known as Canada Drive in the park. It’s not far from the River Nene. When the water level started to rise, Billings Aquadrome advised the residents to leave their homes as a precaution. The statement states that the park staff is doing everything they can to help and support all cottagers in this incredibly difficult time. Sky News added that the water level in parts of the park was high.

This has caused problems for the elderly.

The Christmas spirit has been extinguished by the floods.

The floods have ruined the Christmas spirit of the inhabitants. While people are asked to leave the area, the authorities have assured that those who violate the COWID-19 rules will not be punished as this is an exceptional circumstance. However, you should avoid going to houses where people are protected from illness or isolation as a result of the pandemic.

It is a highly contagious disease and precautions must be taken to ensure safety. Sky News describes the holiday park as a large company with an area of 235 hectares in the Nene Valley. It has a range of mobile homes and pavilions and is open 11 months a year. Due to the floods in New Zealand in February, hundreds of tourists were stranded.

Flooding at an amusement park

According to The, heavy rains have left Billing Aquadrome Park in Northampton up to three meters deep. As a result, the authorities evacuated more than 1,000 people from the region. They occupied about 500 caravans, and the floods they were at the mercy of the elements. Police officers have arrived to help, supported by firefighters and search and rescue teams. Looks like some of them were hypothermic. At least two recreation centres in Northampton have been converted into emergency shelters in an attempt to deal with the crisis. A Northamptonshire police officer said it’s an exceptionally difficult situation. He added that the emergency services are working with partners and volunteers to manage the situation and ensure the safety of those affected on the ground.

The police also warned that the temperature in the area could drop below zero and that the water level could continue to rise for some time. Prudence is therefore called for. The Billings Water Field has been in use for 11 months. A similar evacuation situation occurred in November 2012 as a result of flooding. In August 2018, sudden floods on the east coast led to the evacuation of residents and road closures, disrupting travel plans.

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