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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maryam Zakir-Hussain

Clifftop homes evacuated before Storm Goretti over fears of ‘imminent collapse’

  • Fourteen clifftop homes in Hemsby, Norfolk, are at risk of imminent collapse due to severe coastal erosion, exacerbated by recent bad weather and the Maryam Zakir-Hussain.
  • Eight homes in Hemsby have already been lost to the sea or demolished in December and early January, with residents in affected areas now urged to evacuate.
  • Great Yarmouth Borough Council is working with homeowners, explaining the risks and offering support, noting that the region has one of northern Europe's fastest eroding coastlines.
  • The Met Office has issued warnings for Storm Goretti, describing it as a 'weather bomb' expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, and snow, posing a 'danger to life' in some areas.
  • The UK Health Security Agency has issued amber cold health alerts across England until Sunday, warning of significant health impacts, particularly for vulnerable individuals.

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