Friday - December 06, 2013

by the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea, u and me,u and me oh how happy we’ll be

I understand there’s more to follow.  We’re lucky here in the south. Had a bit of rain and some very high and sometime scary winds, but all over quickly and just very cold.  Even the light winds and breezes carry an icy cold chill.  Better that than losing your house.
We heard of a number of folks in this area however, who lost power for a day. 

The village that fell into the sea: Families left devastated as their beach-side homes are destroyed after Britain’s coastline is battered by the worst storm surge for SIXTY years

Beach-side houses and a lifeboat hut in Hemsby, Norfolk, swept into sea along with a popular cafe at Caister-on-Sea
Local authorities in Norfolk have said there was a risk of further flooding, particularly in Hunstanton area
Police warn of the danger of flood ‘sightseeing’ after people seen watching drama with children on their shoulders

By James Rush

Devastated residents watched their cliff-top homes disappear into the sea as last night’s tidal surge hit the east coast of Britain.

Seven bungalows fell into the water in Hemsby, Norfolk, as the high tide eroded the cliff below.

Floods waters are reported to be receding after the North Sea surge hit the north Norfolk coast early yesterday and headed south throughout the night.

Thousands of people were evacuated from their homes and spent the night in temporary accommodation as officials warned lives could be at risk.

The fierce Atlantic storm - which has already claimed two lives - caused widespread disruption yesterday, but some agencies this morning said that the expected flooding overnight was less severe than expected.

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