PEOPLE in flood-hit Cockermouth were allowed back to their homes and businesses to begin the clean-up yesterday, as forecasters warned that more heavy rain could bring fresh misery.
Police lifted the cordon around the 900 affected properties in the Cumbrian town so the flood victims could see the damage for themselves.
Many were emotional as they opened their front doors to be confronted by broken furniture, floors carpeted in mud and water-ruined stock.
Environment Secretary Hilary Benn told MPs further heavy rain was expected and there could be further flooding.
Meanwhile, it has been announced that the Prince of Wales will visit flood-affected Cumbrian communities on Friday. He has also made a donation to the Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund.
Many homes and businesses in Cumbria remain cut off by collapsed or damaged bridges.
