CNN — It was an event that was never meant to happen again. A ‘terrible situation’ The entrance of St Mark's Basilica, which has suffered "serious" damage Photo by ANDREA PATTARO/AFP via Getty Images St Mark’s Square, one of the lowest parts of the city, was particularly badly hit, with water thigh deep. An inaccurate weather forecast The water almost …
Britain is now bracing for a 'weather bomb' after Storm Jorge battered the country with heavy rain and strong winds. Environment Agency teams work on temporary flood barriers in the Wharfage area of Ironbridge, Shropshire, after floodwaters receded following an emergency evacuation of some properties earlier this week Flood-hit communities are preparing for another weekend deluge as Storm Jorge brings …
A riverside town in Worcestershire was underwater today after flood defences finally failed in the face of unprecedented flooding and the ever-rising River Severn. An aerial view of the severe flooding in Bewdley, Worcestershire, today as the River Severn remains very high in the area EAST SIDE: Flood barriers fail to hold back the River Severn, in Bewdley, Worcestershire, on …
Flood-hit residents and workers praised the 'Dunkirk spirit' in Britain following Storm Dennis as communities rallied to help those worst affected today and played a waiting game over river levels. Among the worst hit areas was Ironbridge in Shropshire where residents are beginning the clear up after the River Severn peaked last night, with the town's flood defences holding firm …