by Ben Wilby
A caravan park that had to be evacuated earlier this year after heavy flooding – has been flooded again.
Billing Aquadrome in Northamptonshire, which was evacuated in May, was emptied again on Thursday (23 November) on the advice of the Environment Agency.
As many as 60 people had to spend the night in a nearby leisure centre as the flooding prevented them from getting back to their caravans.
With river levels expected to remain high and the area still covered by a flood warning, the agency has advised people to return to their homes.
The British Red Cross was on hand to help those affected with Edith Wesley, senior service manager in Northamptonshire telling BBC News:”Our team of dedicated volunteers are working hard to help people at the centre who had to leave their homes.
“We are supporting people emotionally, as it is a distressing time. we have also been helping those who have had to leave behind vital belongings which they need in their everyday lives.”
Flood warnings are still in place in the area and local residents are advised to look on the Environment Agency website for further updates.
Floating caravans
In other flood news, a caravan park that sits next to the River Avon has had its new flood plan put to the test.
After being flooded in 2007, the owner decided to install a floatation device to protect their range of static caravans, which rise and fall with the water level.
This appears to have been a wise move – without the floatation devices the caravans would have been submerged under eight foot of water.
The video below shows the floating caravans as well as an interview with Dave Heritage, the owner of the park.
