Wednesday marks the 40th anniversary of London’s Thames Barrier, inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II on May 8, 1984, steadfastly protecting the capital for over four decades. The barrier has ...

It may look like an aerial shot from a post-apocalyptic film, but this new map shows how London could look if sea levels continue to rise and the Thames Barrier wasn’t there to protect it.

The Environment Agency is investigating the operation of the Thames Barrier after it breached the ... conceived of,” Mr Johnson replied. “In view of the many times it has been in operation ...

10. The Thames Barrier protects London from flooding. A combination of high tides and storm surges from the North Sea means that flooding has always been a threat along the Thames. After the North ...

Extensive flooding could have occurred this week if it had not been for the Thames Barrier, the EA said (Picture: Environment Agency) It may sit on the periphery of central London, hidden in the ...

Last month the Thames Barrier was closed due to flooding for the first time in two years A civil engineer who was part of the project management team which completed the Thames Barrier has said a ...

BBC News takes a behind-the-scenes look at the Thames Barrier as the risk of flooding continues. So far, it has been used 11 times this year. If it continues being used at the current rate ...

The Thames Barrier closes each month for checks to ensure it is working properly The Thames Barrier has reopened after twice closing on Thursday to minimise the risk of flooding. It had closed on ...

Could London face a flood like New Orleans? How long will the Thames Barrier last? And what is being planned for the future? BBC News's John Walton asked experts what the rest of this century has in ...

Wednesday marks the 40th anniversary of London’s Thames Barrier, inaugurated by Queen Elizabeth II on May 8, 1984, steadfastly protecting the capital for over four decades. The barrier has prevented ...