A Ceremony marking 50 years since the disastrous London floods will be taking place later this week.
More than 2,100 people died in the UK, The Netherlands and neighbouring North Sea countries in what has been described as the UK's worst peacetime disaster.
The floods led to the construction of the Thames barrier where a plaque will be unveiled by the Environment Agency and the Royal Dutch Ambassador, this Friday.
The event also marks the first time the Thames Barrier was operated 20 years ago.
The Environment Agency provides flood warnings to people and businesses at risk. For information and advice, call 0845 988 1188.
January 28, 2003 08:30
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