Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:01pm on 14 Jan 2024,Sunday Weather & Environment
Flood alerts spread across London as the River Thames poses a risk in 13 areas due to high spring tides. National security is heightened, with low-lying roads and footpaths potentially flooding for 1-2 hours around high tide, peaking at 4-6 pm and 4 am. Homes are not expected to flood, but concerns arise as the river flow at Teddington Weir reaches 230 cubic meters per second. The identified areas include Custom House, Limehouse, Rotherhithe, Greenwich, Tate Modern, Bow, Putney, Chiswick, Mortlake, Twickenham, Richmond, and areas below Teddington Lock. Authorities stress vigilance as temperatures drop, intensifying flood risks.
