Parts of the UK has been hit by Storm Desmond which has left thousands of residents without electricity or flooded out of their home.
Over 43,000 hones in Lancashire and Cumbria have no electricity, while almost 5,200 homes have been affected by the ghastly flood. The torrential weather has claimed two lives in the Republic of Ireland and Cumbria.
The devastating flood and horrendous Storm Desmond has affected parts of Northern Ireland, southern Scotland, north Wales and mostly north-west England over the weekend. Many people might not be at their comfort of their homes during Christmas as the weather has created havoc for them.
Cumbria was hit the most as record-breaking amounts of rain fell in that region.
About 40 schools were closed in Cumbria and five rescue centres have opened for those who are forced to leave their homes.
The government has faced a lot of criticism post the devastating floods millions of pounds defences were built after the flood in cumbria, in 2005.
