Repeated heavy rains have left parts of England, Scotland and Wales under water, with fields flooded and roads resembling rivers.<br /><br /> In Lancashire, in northern England, emergency workers and the army have been building defences and ferrying in rescue equipment. <br /><br /> Hundreds have been evacuated from their homes. Their Christmas celebrations have become a complete wash out. <br /><br /> “We are not yet at the point where we know how bad it is going to be. The water levels are still rising, so it’s very much a wait and see and we continue to plan for the worst case,” said Hamish Cormack, from the British Arny. <br /><br /> Thirty “severe” flood warnings have been issued – each one meaning that people face possible loss of life, if they don’t take extreme caution. <br /><br /> Eric Brotherton, who lives in Ribchester, is among the residents battling against the elements. <br /><br /> “We’ve built two, three temporary walls and it has just flooded it, so now we’re on the top and I’ve got neighbours, family from Blackburn, London, w
