article_snippet: Thames Barrier was closed today for the 175th time in Thames Barrier 30-year history to protect London from the high tides linked to yesterday's solar eclipse and 'supermoon' which has caused rising water levels.
article_snippet: The Thames Barrier was closed today to protect London from the so-called 'high tide of the century' as a 'supermoon' linked to yesterday's solar eclipse caused rising water levels .
highlights_snippet: Thames Barrier was closed today for the 175th time in Thames Barrier 30-year history to protect London from the high tides .