Two people have died as the heavy rains and strong winds have added the the flooding problems in southern England.
Authorities are pumping water into the Purley Cross pedestrian in order to protest nearby houses from the floods.
Emergency services and power companies are on high alert as storms, strong winds, and floods threaten the UK from south-west England to Scotland.
The UK is set to face a period of “exceptional weather”, with the Environment Agency issuing several severe flood warnings, indicating a danger to life from the strong winds and high tides.
It seems every year has seen weather extremes in recent times. After 2012 brought Hurricane Sandy to the east coast of the United States and the wettest year ever for England, many may have expected a quieter time, but unusual weather continued to make news across the world in 2013.