Flooded watermeadows in flood plain, near Burford, Oxfordshire, The Cotwolds, England, United Kingdom

Sheep graze in flooded water meadow in Windrush Valley, Burford, The Cotswolds, UK

Sheep graze in flooded meadow in Windrush Valley, Burford, The Cotswolds, UK

Flooded field in Oxfordshire, The Cotswolds, United Kingdom

Horses graze in flooded field in Oxfordshire, The Cotswolds, United Kingdom

Flooded field in Oxfordshire, The Cotswolds, United Kingdom

On Saturday 5th December 2015, Storm Desmond crashed into the UK, producing the UK''s highest ever 24 hour rainfall total at 341.4mm. It flooded the Lyth Valley, drowning many farms and houses. Several periods of subsequent heavy rain have kept the Lyth Valley inundated, with no sign of respite. Photo taken on Thursday 10th December 2015.'