HCL in flood stricken Kent
Team Hydro Cleansing to the rescue as Britain is battered by the worst tidal surge in 60 years.
Water being sucked back into the creek at Front Brents in Faversham. Picture: Bess Browning
Parts of Kent are braced for more potential flooding this afternoon following the worst tidal surge to hit the county in decades.
Workers begin to clear flood water in Faversham. Picture: Michael Maloney
About 40 homes – in Faversham, Sandwich and Strood – were submerged when water broke through defences in the early hours, leaving hundreds of people evacuated.
Upper Brents in Faversham is submerged in several feet of water. Picture: Bess Browning
Five of the most severe flood warnings – meaning a possible danger to life – remain in place ahead of a high tide this afternoon that could spark more flooding
Heavy machinery is used to protect coastal areas of Kent
Several roads were badly flooded in Faversham. Picture: Michael Maloney