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Intense Downpours in the UK Will Increase Due to Climate Change Says New Study

Intense Downpours in the UK Will Increase Due to Climate Change Says New Study

9 March, 2023

In the United Kingdom, intense downpours exceeding 20mm of rain per hour could be four times more frequent by the year 2080 compared with the 1980s, writes Elizabeth Kendon, University…

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UK – Thousands of Trees to Be Planted at Flood Defence Project in Northern England

UK – Thousands of Trees to Be Planted at Flood Defence Project in Northern England

22 February, 2023

Thousands of trees are to be planted as part of a flood defence project in northern England. England’s Environment Agency said 7 hectares of woodland and over 5km of hedgerow…

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UK – Government Declares Major Incident Over Flood Risk in Somerset

UK – Government Declares Major Incident Over Flood Risk in Somerset

19 January, 2023

The government in the UK has declared a major incident over flood risk in the southwestern county of Somerset, England. England’s Environment Agency (EA) in partnership with local authorities has…

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Trees and Woodlands Delivering £400m Boost to UK’s Flood Protection Efforts, Study Finds

Trees and Woodlands Delivering £400m Boost to UK’s Flood Protection Efforts, Study Finds

16 January, 2023

New research by Forest Research estimates Great Britain’s trees contribute over £400m annually in benefits in the fight against floods. Trees and woodlands have long been known to play a…

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UK – England May Be Set to Flood at the End of Winter – Here’s Why

UK – England May Be Set to Flood at the End of Winter – Here’s Why

12 January, 2023

England may be set to flood at the end of winter 2023. La Niña conditions, global weather patterns, climate change, lack of flood management measures, housing on floodplains and dated…

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England’s Environment Agency Emphasizes Importance of Natural Flood Management

England’s Environment Agency Emphasizes Importance of Natural Flood Management

9 December, 2022

The Chief Executive of the Environment Agency (EA) in England, UK has emphasized the importance of natural flood management in the fight against growing flood risk and climate change. In…

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UK – One Missing After Flash Floods in Scotland, 140mm of Rain in 48 Hours

UK – One Missing After Flash Floods in Scotland, 140mm of Rain in 48 Hours

19 November, 2022

Police in UK report that one person is missing after being swept away by flash floods in Scotland on 18 November 2022. Heavy rain fell across Scotland from 16 November,…

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UK – Hundreds of Homes Damaged After Storm Franklin Causes Rivers to Rise

UK – Hundreds of Homes Damaged After Storm Franklin Causes Rivers to Rise

23 February, 2022

Hundreds of homes have been flooded in England and Wales after heavy rainfall from Storm Franklin caused rivers to rise from 20 February 2022. Authorities say flood defences have protected…

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UK’s Climate Is Getting Warmer and Wetter Says Met Office

UK’s Climate Is Getting Warmer and Wetter Says Met Office

2 August, 2021

The Met Office says the UK is getting warmer and sunnier but also wetter as a result of climate change. 2020 was third warmest, fifth wettest and eighth sunniest on…

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Western Europe – Storms Cause Floods in Switzerland, Germany and UK

Western Europe – Storms Cause Floods in Switzerland, Germany and UK

26 July, 2021

Thunderstorms affected parts of western Europe over the weekend 24 to 25 July 2021. Flooding caused traffic chaos on roads in London, UK and Berlin, Germany. Vehicles were swept away…

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UK – Flash Floods Cause Chaos in Eastern England

UK – Flash Floods Cause Chaos in Eastern England

11 July, 2021

Heavy rainfall in eastern England, UK on 09 July 2021 caused streets to flood, disrupting traffic and damaging homes and businesses. The city of Peterborough in Cambridgeshire was the worst…

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UK – 300,000 Homes in England Now Better Protected From Floods Says Environment Agency

UK – 300,000 Homes in England Now Better Protected From Floods Says Environment Agency

24 March, 2021

More than 300,000 homes in England are now better protected from the effects of climate change compared with 2015, the UK’s Environment Agency announced on 24 March 2021. Exceeding its…

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Storm Christoph: UK Flood Response Improving, but Lockdown Confused the Messaging

Storm Christoph: UK Flood Response Improving, but Lockdown Confused the Messaging

26 January, 2021

Overlapping disasters struck parts of England and Wales in January as Storm Christoph battered communities which were already suffering from the effects of a prolonged period under lockdown. It was…

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UK – Storm Christoph Floods Prompt Evacuations

UK – Storm Christoph Floods Prompt Evacuations

21 January, 2021

Storm Christoph brought heavy rain to parts of the UK from 19 January, 2021, increasing river levels in parts of North Wales and the North West of England. The UK’s…

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UK – Widespread Flooding After Storm Bella

UK – Widespread Flooding After Storm Bella

28 December, 2020

Heavy rainfall brought by Storm Bella caused flooding across Central England over the last few days,  prompting evacuation orders and high water rescues. Strong winds from the storm also caused…

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UK – Floods Prompt Rescues and Evacuations in Wales and South West England

UK – Floods Prompt Rescues and Evacuations in Wales and South West England

20 December, 2020

Heavy rainfall swept across parts of the United Kingdom over the weekend 18 to 20 December 2020, causing flash flooding in parts of Wales and South West England. Whitebarrow in…

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