UK braces for winter storm ‘Hercules’

London, Jan 7 – Britain is bracing itself for more flooding as a winter storm named 'Hercules' made its way from the US to the country's coastline.

 

Huge waves are battering the southern coast of the UK with waves of up to 27 feet recorded off Land's End in Cornwall. Travel by road and rail is being hit, causing disruption for many returning to work here after the Christmas holiday period.

 

Western and southern areas are bearing the brunt of the latest severe weather, and forecasters are warning that flooding could be worse than that seen in recent days.

 

The Met Office issued a "be aware" warning for wind, as gusts of up to 70mph are expected on the west and southwest coast of Britain and the east coast of Northern Ireland on Monday. This will cause "exceptionally high waves" , the Met Office predicted.

 

Agencies