The North Sea Flood of 1953 was one of the deadliest natural disasters in British history. It happened on the night of 31 January to 1 February 1953, when a powerful storm combined with very high tides in the North Sea. Strong winds pushed seawater toward the east coast of Britain, causing sea levels to rise dramatically.
Sea defenses failed in many places, especially along the coasts of East Anglia, Lincolnshire, Essex, and Kent. Towns and villages were flooded while people were asleep, giving little warning or time to escape. About 307 people were killed in England, and tens of thousands were forced from their homes. Thousands of houses were destroyed or badly damaged.
The disaster also affected other countries around the North Sea, including the Netherlands, where the loss of life was even greater. After the flood, Britain improved its flood warning systems and built stronger sea defenses, including the Thames Barrier, to help prevent a similar tragedy in the future.
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