The flood plains of the River Ribble

For years now this lowland river area has flooded its banks after heavy rain but after this winter's rain here in Britain it has all gone to new high levels. Normally sheep and cattle graze these bottom fields. Thankfully there are no dwellings here. Over the last few years we have had droughts, fire and now floods. Already with us perhaps, is pestilence too. Things can only get better! - can't they?