The latest downpours have also raised concerns over the progress of talks between the insurance industry and government on the future provision of insurance for homes in flood-prone areas back into focus.
Existing arrangements, under which most households at risk of flooding are able to get cover, are set to end in less than a year, and with little sign of a replacement there are fears over whether at-risk families will get affordable insurance in the future.
Insurers estimate the typical cost of repairing and refurbishing a flooded property is around £20,000.
http://www.itv.com/news/update/2012-09-27/flood-waters-raise-fears-over-home-insurance/
