Thursday 24 September 2009

BBC NEWS | World | Getting ready for the storm surge

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Millions of people who live in low-lying coastal areas of the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Belgium and the UK are at risk from a severe storm surge.A major exercise is under way in the Netherlands in which British specialist rescue teams, as well as those from other European countries, are simulating what might happen in the event of a major North Sea flood.

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BBC NEWS | World | Getting ready for the storm surge