Flood destruction in the Netherlands and England

In Britain, a battle against time and tides unfolds from Canvey Island to the Scottish border. Fire engine pumps and workers strive to repair sea walls before the next high tides. Despite blizzard conditions, crews and troops work to replace sand dunes eroded by the North Sea. The situation is soon under control along 1,000 miles of coastline, but challenges remain with mud and discomfort from the storm.

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