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Winter Storm Hammers Northeastern U.S.

Major Pacific Storm Hillary; Category Five

Thames Barrier shut as coastal surge and strong winds puts capital at risk of flooding

Thames Barrier: the coastal defence is vital in stopping flooding in central London Shutterstock / Steve Meese The Thames Barrier was closed today as strong winds and a coastal surge put London at risk of flooding.   The coastal defence…

Thousands urged to evacuate ‘immediately’ amid risk of severe flooding in parts of the UK

First responders prepare for high tide in Jaywick, Essex Thousands of people living along the east coast of England have been told to evacuate their homes ahead of expected severe flooding.   The Environment Agency has warned of “dangerous waves…

Lorries blown over, thousands of homes left without power and Forth Road Bridge closed as 93mph winds batter Britain – and there’s SNOW on the way – UK

The Forth Road Bridge near Edinburgh has been closed in both directions after a lorry was blown over at around 2am – PRESS ASSOCIATION GALE force winds are causing misery across Britain with the Forth Road Bridge forced to close,…