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Storm Desmond Sweeps Across UK, Stranding Thousands

Storm Desmond brought England extreme rains and heavy wind over the weekend, prompting rescue and clean-up operations.
Image: A local resident carries a bag as he wades through flood water on a residential street in Carlisle, Britain
A local resident carries a bag as he wades through flood water on a residential street in Carlisle, Britain December 6, 2015. British police have declared a major incident in northern England after prolonged heavy rain caused widespread flooding and forced emergency services to evacuate residents from their homes. PHIL NOBLE / Reuters