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Floodwater pumped back into river during flood, River Thames, Chertsey, Surrey, England, February 2014
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Floodwater pumped back into river during flood, River Thames, Chertsey, Surrey, England, February 2014
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Media ID 10795784
© FLPA/Terry Whittaker
Bank Banks Buildings Damage Damaged Damages Damaging Dwelling Dwellings Environmental Flood Flooded Flooding Floodplain Floodplains Floods Floodwater Floodwaters Greater London Home Homes House Houses Housing Pipe Pipes Pump Pumping Pumps River Thames Riverbank Riverbanks Riverside Submerged Surrey Town Towns United Kingdom Urban Chertsey Pumped
River Thames - The Great Flood Reversal - When Nature Gets a Taste of Its Own Medicine!
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. In this snapshot captured by FLPA/Terry Whittaker, we witness an extraordinary sight as floodwater is pumped back into the River Thames during a historic flood in Chertsey, Surrey. It's like witnessing Mother Nature playing a cheeky game of "catch me if you can". As the relentless floods engulfed homes and buildings along the riverside, our ingenious engineers decided to turn the tables on this watery menace. Armed with pumps and pipes resembling an intricate maze, they valiantly fought against the rising tide. With each powerful pump and every gush of water returning to its rightful place, it was as if the river itself had grown tired of its own mischievous antics! Who would have thought that even rivers could experience their own version of karma? This incredible display not only showcases humanity's resilience but also highlights how we can outsmart even nature's most formidable challenges. As submerged houses peep through these murky waters like curious fish in an aquarium, one thing becomes clear – when it comes to survival against all odds, humans will always find innovative solutions. So let us celebrate this whimsical moment where man-made technology meets untamed forces! A reminder that amidst chaos and destruction lies our unwavering spirit to adapt and conquer.
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