Britain battered by worst floods in 60 years (watch pics)

London: More than 15,000 homes in Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex are being evacuated, while residents were also rescued in Rhyl, North Wales, and Merseyside as Britain's east coast is bracing for the most serious coastal tidal surge for over 60 years in England.UK's environmental agency has issued 28 severe flood warnings.According to the reports the serious tidal surge is predicted to hit the east coast tonight and 6,000 homes are expected to suffer from flooding in the next 24 hours.Britain face deadliest flood in 1953 that left 307 people dead and 40,000 homeless.According to Environment Agency in some areas, sea levels could be higher than those during the devastating floods of 1953.British prime minister David Cameron said the Environment Secretary is chairing a meeting of the Government's Emergency Cobra Committee to discuss the response to the storm.Flood waters reported to be receding after worst North Sea surge hit Norfolk and headed south throughout nightThousands of people had to be evacuated from their homes and spent the night in temporary accommodationAgencies are this morning saying the expected overnight flooding was less severe than it had been expectedEnvironment Agency has issued 45 severe flood warnings in East Anglia, the North Sea coast and south-eastHomeonwers urged to remain cautious as another tidal surge is due to sweep past east coast of Kent at about 1pmHomes and buildings at Hemsby, near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, were swept on to the beach after the worst tidal surge for more than 60 years hit coastal towns along the east coast of BritainHomes in Hemsby were left devastated following the storm which hit the north Norfolk coast early yesterday evening and headed south throughout the nightCromer Pier, in Norfolk, has been closed to the public this morning because of storm damage after the worst tidal surge for more than 60 years hit coastal towns along the east coast of BritainThe Environment Agency has said beefed-up defences and flood warnings helped prevent greater loss of life and property