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Coastal flooding reported as storm makes landfall

Authorities ordered evacuations in low-lying areas after a storm brought a surge and heavy rainfall overnight.

Published 29 Aug 2026, 04:35· Updated 3 days agoBy Omar Farouk · 2 min read
Turbulent dark floodwaters surging through a coastal town at night with rain and wind
A powerful storm brought devastating coastal flooding as it made landfall, prompting emergency evacuations overnight. · Newsflint

Key points

  • Storm made landfall overnight
  • Around 15,000 people under evacuation orders
  • No casualties reported by midday
  • Further rain expected inland over the weekend

Why it mattersThe storm is the first serious test of upgraded flood defences installed after last year's flooding.

Authorities ordered evacuations in low-lying coastal areas on Friday after a storm made landfall overnight, bringing a surge and heavy rainfall.

The Associated Press reported that several towns recorded flooding in their central districts. Reuters put the number of people under evacuation orders at around 15,000.

Emergency services said power had been cut to some areas as a precaution. No casualties had been reported by midday, though officials said the full picture would not be clear until daylight.

The storm was downgraded after landfall but was expected to bring further rain inland over the weekend. River levels were being monitored.

Evacuation warning signs partially submerged in rising brown floodwaters near a shoreline
Authorities ordered residents in low-lying areas to evacuate as storm surge and heavy rainfall overwhelmed coastal defences.

Forecasters warned that saturated ground raised the risk of flash flooding even after the winds eased.

This is a developing story and some details remain unconfirmed.

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