Storm Frank: Tadcaster evacuated as bridge partially collapses - as it happened
- Head of Environment Agency returns from Barbados
- Cumbria and southern and central Scotland face more disruption
- Initial estimate of flooding costs put at 5.8bn
- David Cameron defends flood funding levels
- Environment Agency calls for 'complete rethink' on flood defence
8.18pm GMT
Looters targeted several flooded homes in York, according to police, who have been giving details of the thefts.
A number of houses were targeted into in a city street while they were submerged in dirty water, according to North Yorkshire police.
It came as a huge clear-up got under way in York as falling river levels and repairs to industrial water pumps saw many flooded streets drained of filthy water.
Acting Superintendent Mark Grange said: "It is extremely disappointing to see victims of the floods being targeted in this way.
Urge anyone with any information to contact the police, despicable criminal acts when communities are so vulnerable. https://t.co/LHUDrNSc71
8.15pm GMT
As they return to their flood-damaged homes, residents of York have been expressing anger and frustration about government decisions and the lack of adequate warning after years of false alarms.
Here is some video capturing their views.
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