But community spirit is shining bright in the Rotherham village and surrounding communities, with a number of Facebook posts and groups rallying together to offer support and aid, including children’s clothing for those in need.
In a Facebook post last night, Catcliffe Parish Council said: “After another devastating flood in our village, we would like to thank the emergency response teams for what they have done to keep us all safe, and we are keeping in contact with them for updates.
Volunters from the Yorkshire Lowland Search and Rescue team helped in Catcliffe (Photo: NJT Photography Life)
“Rotherham Council have told us they will keep the Memorial Hall open overnight as an evacuation centre for anyone who needs it and that they are well stocked with supplies.
“While the parish council has to leave this initial rescue and response to the emergency services and RMBC, once the water subsides we will look at where we can get involved to help people as they get back into their homes, and how we can work with residents and local authorities to get the changes we need to protect Catcliffe in the future.
“In the meantime, please keep checking with Rotherham Council for official updates, contact the relevant emergency services when needed, and stay safe everyone.”
Volunteers from Yorkshire Lowland Search and Rescue were on hand in Catcliffe with their boats to help stricken residents (Photo: Yorkshire Lowland Search and Rescue)
Boats had to be used to move around parts of Catcliffe yesterday die to severe flooding (Photo: NJT Photography Life)
Volunteers from Yorkshire Lowland Search and Rescue take to their boats in the deep, muddy floodwater in Catcliffe (Photo: Yorkshire Lowland Search and Rescue)
A major rescue operation was mounted in Catcliffe when homes flooded yesterday (Photo: Yorkshire Lowland Search and Rescue)
Flooded Catcliffe from above (Photo: NJT Photography Life)
This images shows the extent of the flooding in Catclife (Photo: NJT Photography Life)
Homes have been destroyed in Catcliffe (Photo: NJT Photography Life)
Catcliffe has been devastated by floods (Photo: Jon Middleton/ JM photography)
Catcliffe from the air (Photo: NJT Photography Life)
Cars submerged in water in Catcliffe (Photo: Jon Middleton/ JM photography)
Firefighters in action in Catcliffe ( Photo: South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue)
Firefighters and the Yorkshire Lowland Search and Rescue team used boats in Catcliffe yesterday (Photo: South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue)
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