Flooding in Oxford

July 25 2007: Cows walk around floodwaters on farm land near Oxford Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP

July 25 2007: A resident of Oxford carries a huge letter G through the floodwaters following a demonstration highlighting the government's need to address climate change Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

July 25 2007: A man stands on a flooded towpath talking to the owner of a boat moored on the river Thames in Oxford Photograph: Sang Tan/AP

July 25 2007: Aerial view of flooded allotments in Oxford Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP

July 25 2007: A local resident drags a line of sandbags to protect his property past water pumps in Oxford Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP

July 25 2007: Men carry goods across a lock as floodwaters continue to rise in Oxford Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

July 25 2007: Firemen check to see if residents need help in Oxford Photograph: Edmond Terakopian/AFP

July 25 2007: A rescue worker walks past the Watermans Arms pub as the floodwaters continue to rise in Oxford Photograph: Andy Rain/EPA

July 25 2007: Flood water covers Osney allotments in Oxford Photograph: Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP

July 25 2007: A man attempts to surf down Botley Road, in the Osney area of Oxford, on an improvised surfboard Photograph: Chris Ison/PA

July 25 2007: A man rides a bike in a flooded street in Oxford Photograph: Edmond Terakopian/AFP