Although floodwaters are said to be receding, authorities warn the danger is not over and there could be 'exceptionally high tides' late on Friday
Thousands of people will be forced to spend another night away from their
homes this evening after the worst tidal surge for more than 60 years caused
heavy flooding and travel chaos throughout the country.
Families across the East Coast are sheltering in evacuation centres, while
shopkeepers were assessing stock damage and counting the cost of the
dramatic coastal floods.
Although floodwaters are said to be receding, the Government warned the danger
was not over and there would be "exceptionally high tides" late on
Friday and on Saturday.