Stormy weather batters Britain coasts
Britain is bracing itself for more flooding as a winter storm named Hercules made its way from the US to the country's coastline. Seen here - People watch and photograph enormous waves as they break, on Porthcawl Harbour, South Wales, Monday.- A man with his dog walks underneath a fallen tree across a road near Godstone, England.
- A severe winter storm has caused major travel problems in Britain. Seen here - A car tries to drive past a van and a car through a flooded road near Reigate, England.
- The UK Environment Agency estimates that about 220 properties have been flooded so far as miles of coastline have been battered and roads and fields across the country are under water. Seen here - Waves crash against the promenade in Aberystwyth,
- Social media networks were abuzz with reports that professional surfers from California and Hawaii had flown to Europe ahead of the storm surge where as Devon and Cornwall Police have warned thrill-seekers to stay away from the violent see. Seen
- Waves crash onto the promenade between Fleetwood and Blackpool, as high tides and huge waves hit the North West England on Monday.
- The storm has caused "exceptionally high waves" and weather experts are of the opinion that Britain was faced with the same system that had led to extraordinary freezing conditions in the US over the past week.
- Huge waves are battering the southern coast of the UK with waves of up to 27 feet recorded off Land's End in Cornwall. At least three people have died in a wave of stormy weather that has battered Britain.
- Western and southern areas are bearing the brunt of the latest severe weather, and forecasters are warning that flooding could be worse than that seen in recent days. The Met Office issued a "be aware" yellow warning for wind. Seen here - Waves
- Travel by road and rail is being hit, causing disruption for many returning to work here after the long Christmas holiday period. Seen hetre - A train passes along the coast at Saltcoats in Scotland.
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Britain is bracing itself for more flooding as a winter storm named Hercules made its way from the US to the country's coastline. Seen here - People watch and photograph enormous waves as they break, on Porthcawl Harbour, South Wales, Monday.
Stormy weather batters Britain coasts
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