Thames Barrier closes to protect London from tidal surge

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  • 7 years ago
The iconic Thames Barrier in east London has been closed today (October 5) to protect London from a tidal surge.

Video shows the River Thames bursting its banks with the closed barrier in the background.

A total of 32 flood warnings are in place around the country, local media reported.

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