London, Aug. 29.
The authorities are feeding and sheltering thousands of persons in Norwich in the buildings, chapels and schools. Thousands more have been rendered idle, thus increasing the general Gistress. A large brewery has col-lopeed. The water companies have given notice that they have only two days' supply of water.
Hundreds of holiday-makers and excursionists are marooned at various points in East Anglia, One train has been held up at Aylsham since Monday and the greatest dif ficulty is experienced in feeding the passengers.
Over £5,000 has been raised Norwich for the assistance of the destitute. Clothing and other neces-satin ate also being contributed The water in the river at Norwich has fallen five feet and the city is resuming its normal aspect, but the accounts of the agricultural lose ca sustained throughout East and the Midlands are heart-
The electric light supply at Norwich has been restored. The damage in the city is estimated at £100,000.
As an example of the situation, it is reported that a farmer in Peterborough district is harvesting by boat, the sheaves being landed on higher ground. Men are moving grass standing in water up to their knees. river Welland in Lincolnshire is literally choked with hay which is being carried out to sea.
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