Environment Secretary Owen Paterson told ITV News he "can't do more" than visit flood-hit communities and listen to the concerns of local people as he was criticised by furious residents during a visit to the Somerset Levels today.
The single largest pumping operation is underway in flood-hit Somerset, the Environment Agency has announced.
Communities have been inundated with flooding since Christmas, and have been warned to expect further disruption.
Yesterday, farmers held a demonstration against the Agency, accusing it of failing to dredge local rivers.
The Prime Minister defended the Agency against the criticism praising their "excellent work" in dealing with the floods.
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