VIDEO: 28 Belgians die in 1953 Floods

It’s seventy years ago. On 31st January 1953, a Saturday, a heavy storm wreaked havoc in the Netherlands, Belgium and England. Windspeeds of 10 Beaufort were recorded. Weathermen had warned against flooding, but in many places the authorities failed to act.

Colin Clapson

Wed 01 Feb 15:02

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