THE devastation caused by Wednesday's floods is becoming ever clearer as families in Cardenden try to begin to get to grips with what has happened to their lives.

The convener of Cowdenbeath Area Committee and local councillor, Linda Erskine, has come across some terrible situations.

The torrents of water that came from the skies over many hours on Wednesday, as thunderstorms linked together, saw water rush through Cardenden as the Den Burn burst its banks and the River Ore rose to its highest level in recent history.

Skips have become the most sought after piece of equipment to help with the clearing up work.

Councillor Erskine said on her Facebook page yesterday: "A week of extremes.

"The absolutely devastating floods in Cardenden, from Dundonald to Cluny and all in between, saw some folk lose everything.

"Despite people having house insurance for floods the insurance companies claim that this doesn't cover storms. Devastating.

"I was in one of the homes this afternoon and the damage is awful, nothing can be salvaged apart from a picture on the wall. Hopes and dreams and settled family life destroyed.

"It will take up to six months for the damage to be sorted and homes made liveable again.

"We can only do our best to help and support our families. Please support in anyway you can".