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05/12/2013
Severe Weather Causes Chaos Across UK
Much of the UK has been warned to expect a risk of gale-force winds and flooding as a storm sweeps the country.
Travel disruption is also expected.
It is thought the worst affected will be Scotland, where winds of up to 100mph have already hit, with the north and east of England also affected.
In a statement, the Environment Agency issued a warning to communities along the length of the east coast of England that they should be braced for the most serious coastal tidal surge for over 30 years. It said the North Sea coast from Northumberland to the Thames Estuary was at risk, while the Thames Barrier is due to close on Thursday night to protect London from floods.
The Agency explained that the combination of high tides, gale-force winds, large waves and a tidal surge would bring a risk of "significant coastal flooding".
Within the next 24hours, it expects 3,000 properties to be flooded.
More than 100 flood warnings and alerts are in place, including 25 "severe" alerts, 24 of which are for the Anglian region. These alerts indicate a danger to life.
Some 20,000 homes are also without power.
In Scotland, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued 11 flood warnings for Central, Edinburgh and Lothians, Fife and Skye and Lochab; while the Met Office has recorded winds of 106mph at Glenogle in Stirlingshire and 114mph near Fort William. ScotRail has also confirmed that all rail travel in Scotland is suspended due to debris on the tracks. Flights are also subject to disruption.
The amber "be prepared" warning indicates likely travel delays from road and rail closures, power cuts and damage to properties. Elsewhere, London and South East England, West Midlands, Northern Ireland and Wales have been placed under a yellow warning. This advises people to be aware of the possibility of severe weather and to expect some disruption to their activities and travel plans.
(JP/IT)
Travel disruption is also expected.
It is thought the worst affected will be Scotland, where winds of up to 100mph have already hit, with the north and east of England also affected.
In a statement, the Environment Agency issued a warning to communities along the length of the east coast of England that they should be braced for the most serious coastal tidal surge for over 30 years. It said the North Sea coast from Northumberland to the Thames Estuary was at risk, while the Thames Barrier is due to close on Thursday night to protect London from floods.
The Agency explained that the combination of high tides, gale-force winds, large waves and a tidal surge would bring a risk of "significant coastal flooding".
Within the next 24hours, it expects 3,000 properties to be flooded.
More than 100 flood warnings and alerts are in place, including 25 "severe" alerts, 24 of which are for the Anglian region. These alerts indicate a danger to life.
Some 20,000 homes are also without power.
In Scotland, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued 11 flood warnings for Central, Edinburgh and Lothians, Fife and Skye and Lochab; while the Met Office has recorded winds of 106mph at Glenogle in Stirlingshire and 114mph near Fort William. ScotRail has also confirmed that all rail travel in Scotland is suspended due to debris on the tracks. Flights are also subject to disruption.
The amber "be prepared" warning indicates likely travel delays from road and rail closures, power cuts and damage to properties. Elsewhere, London and South East England, West Midlands, Northern Ireland and Wales have been placed under a yellow warning. This advises people to be aware of the possibility of severe weather and to expect some disruption to their activities and travel plans.
(JP/IT)
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