Total Flood Defence Is a Myth: We Must Learn to Live With the Water
Floods happen. Rivers have always inundated their floodplains and the sea has always tried to reclaim land that has been taken from it. This is certainly true in Somerset, whose…
England
UK – Ipswich Tidal Flood Barrier Officially Opened
The Environment Agency’s new tidal flood defence barrier for Ipswich has been officially opened by Floods Minister, Dr Thérèse Coffey, ensuring more than 1,600 homes and 400 businesses are better…
Caring for the Hills Protects Us From Flooding, Says New Research
A restoration scheme on the hills of the Peak District has the potential to reduce the level of flood risk to the towns and villages below, according to researchers. Professors…
UK – Hull’s £42m Tidal Flood Scheme Gets the Green Light
Construction of a multi-million pound scheme to protect thousands of homes and businesses in Hull from flooding from the Humber has been given the go ahead. In the past 65…
UK – Weather Radar Deployed in Cumbria to Improve Flood Forecasting
The Environment Agency and the National Centre for Atmospheric Science (NCAS) have successfully deployed a mobile weather radar in Cumbria. For the next 12 months, the NCAS X-band radar will…
UK – Coastal Flood Protection in England “Not Fit for Purpose”
A new, long-term approach to coastal management in England is urgently needed given the expected impacts of climate change, the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) says. Climate change will almost…
UK – Heavy Rain From Storm Callum Causes Major Flooding in Wales
At least 2 people died as Storm Callum swept across parts of the UK over the weekend, 12 to 14 October, 2018. The storm brought winds of over 70 mph…
Building Housing on Flood Plains Another Sign of Growing Inequality
Many cities around the world face a lack of affordable housing in and around expensive central business districts. Employers want cheaper labourers, who need more affordable housing in accordance with…
As Climate Risks Surge, Flood Barriers Rise in Britain
The risks of tidal flooding are worsening across much of Britain – and that is leading to more protective barriers being put in place, by Claudio Accheri and Laurie Goering…
Artificial Intelligence and Urban Flood Prevention
The Horizon 2020 CENTAUR project has developed an innovative solution to the increasing problem of urban flooding, a problem that has the potential to affect thousands of people in urban…
Sea-Level Rise Threatens UK Salt Marshes, Study Says
Sea-level rise will endanger valuable salt marshes across the United Kingdom by 2100 if greenhouse gas emissions continue unabated, according to an international study co-authored by a Rutgers University-New Brunswick…
UK – 1 Man Dead as Severe Floods Hit West Midlands and Wales
A stormy holiday weekend (26 to 28 May, 2018) in the UK saw 136,000 lightning strikes across the country, along with heavy rainfall and flooding in the West Midlands and…
UK Must Build Flood Resilient Homes Says Architects Institute
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) says that the UK the government needs to do to help create homes and communities that are resilient to flood damage. RIBA’s The…
Western Europe – Flooding in 6 Countries After Severe Storms Hit
Stormy weather in parts of western Europe has caused flooding, wind damage and huge waves. At least 5 fatalities have been reported as a result of severe weather. Germany, Netherlands,…
UK – Brunel University London Launches Centre for Flood Risk and Resilience
A new centre to help bolster the UK’s defences against flooding has launched at Brunel University London, offering a range of accredited e-learning programmes aimed at professionals from mid-September. The Centre…
UK – Flood Rescues After Heavy Rain and Snow
Snow and heavy downpours closed roads and caused travel disruption throughout the holiday weekend of 31 March to 02 April in the UK. Emergency services were called on rescue at…
