The river overflowed on to flood plains in Greenwich.
A playground in Ingress Park, Greenhithe, Kent which was underwater
London: Flood alerts have been issued across London after the river Thames overflowed its banks and the Thames Barrier was closed for the first time this winter.
According to The Guardian the Environment Agency issued alerts for a vast stretch of the river, from the flood defence in Greenwich, south-east London, to Putney, in the south-west of the city, and described tide levels on Thursday as “astronomical”.
The river overflowed on to flood plains in Greenwich, and levels were high in suburban areas as well as at the Embankment in central London.Water levels were almost as high as the pavement in some central areas.
( Source : Agencies )
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