Storm Franklin: more wind, rain and flooding expected across UK

Severe flood warnings in place for parts of River Severn after night of rescues from waterlogged village

Residents were rescued from flood water overnight and others were left marooned in their homes as river levels continued to rise in the wake of Storm Franklin and heavy rain slowed down the recovery.

The fire service was called to rescue 14 people and four dogs from a waterlogged village in Shropshire on Monday night after flooding along the River Severn.