Iran Press/Europe: According to a report by Iran Press News Agency from London, numerous households have been inundated by floods. Families affected by the floods have reported prolonged power outages and lack of assistance during the New Year holidays.
Images published on social media and some media outlets show widespread flooding of buildings and roads in some parts of the UK.
The British Meteorological Agency has issued over a hundred flood warnings across various regions of the country, with an orange weather warning issued for certain areas and a yellow warning for others. The agency has forecasted wind, rain, and snow in certain locations for the upcoming two days.
Aerial images from flooded areas in Manchester depict extensive flooding of roads, streets, and buildings. Numerous cars were abandoned in parking lots and left in a state of disrepair.
Car rescue organizations report receiving numerous calls for assistance on New Year's Day. However, due to the holiday season and limited manpower, they can only address a small portion of the requests.
The inclement weather conditions impacting multiple regions of the UK in recent days have resulted in the cancellation of numerous land, air, and rail journeys on both New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Airlines and railway services have requested passengers to verify the feasibility of their journey before heading to air and rail terminals.
Due to adverse weather conditions, many outdoor New Year's programs, including in Scotland, were canceled or ended incompletely.
Families affected by the floods are pointing fingers at the government and local authorities, alleging incompetence and apathy towards the people's plight. Frustrated by what they perceive as neglect in such situations, they are urging immediate action from the authorities to address the people's issues and offer assistance.
