flood impact News
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River Thames severe flood warnings downgraded
River levels to remain to remain high in southern England. Still a risk of flooding The Environment Agency has downgraded its 14 Severe Flood Warnings for the River Thames - a decision taken in conjunction with the emergency services and local authorities. River levels on the Thames are gradually falling but will still remain high and property could be flooded for some time. Two severe flood ...
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Flood warnings remain but river levels set to fall slowly this week
The Environment Agency is continuing to work 24/7 to protect communities River levels are expected to remain high for several more days, especially along the Thames and Severn, but levels are starting to gradually fall this week. Severe flood warnings for the Thames were downgraded yesterday in response to this improving picture, but property could be flooded for some time. Flood Warnings remain ...
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Managing the twin risks of flooding and erosion in coastal areas
Coastal areas are naturally at risk from erosion and flooding, but this risk is increased by the effects of climate change. A recent study has examined choices for regulators and coastline managers and suggests that successful management in high risk areas needs a fully integrated approach involving all stakeholders. Managing the interactions between the natural environment and socio-economic ...
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Warnings lifted after most serious tidal surge in over 60 years
The Environment Agency is now lifting flood warnings following the most serious tidal surge in over 60 years. The surge, which saw around 1,400 properties flooded, resulted in record sea levels, which in places were higher than those seen during the devastating floods of January 1953. Our thoughts remain with those people who have been affected by flooding Dr Paul Leinster, Environment Agency ...
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Flood risk remains for parts of southern England
Thames Barrier shuts for record 16th consecutive time to help reduce flood risk for communities along the Thames. Parts of southern, south west and central England remain at risk of flooding as river levels remain high following recent heavy rainfall. To help protect communities along the River Thames, the Environment Agency has closed the Thames Barrier for a record sixteenth consecutive ...
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The health, social and economic impacts of flooding
The health, social and economic impacts of major floods are devastating, affecting people’s physical and mental health and disrupting and dispersing communities. Impacts can range from immediate death, injury and harm from contaminated water, through to lasting psychological consequences caused by damaged homes, loss of personal possessions and financial worries. In a paper published in ...
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Communities Must get Prepared for Increased Flooding due to Climate Change, Expert Warns
Floods still inflict major costs to the economies, livelihoods and wellbeing of communities, with flood risks and impacts set to increase further due to climate change. Professor of Environmental Management, Lindsey McEwen explains how many experts now believe local communities have critical roles as key actors within flood risk management and disaster risk reduction. Professor McEwen, author ...
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South West facing heightened flood risk this winter
The Environment Agency is warning of an increased likelihood of flooding this winter. Wet weather, strong winds coinciding with high tides and wind-blown leaves and debris blocking rivers, are increasing flood risk. Families, communities and businesses are urged to check their flood risk and be prepared for possible flooding and its impacts. Based on Met Office analysis, the Environment Agency ...
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Flood risk reduces as rivers fall slowly across southern England
Two severe flood warnings remain in place on the Somerset Levels, whilst the country’s largest-ever pumping operation continues in order to reduce flood water on the Levels and Moors. Millions of tonnes of water pumped daily Over 65 pumps, including those imported from the Netherlands, are working to pump millions of tonnes of water off the levels every day. Across the rest of southern ...
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Mangroves Provide Measurable Risk Reduction Benefit to Coastal Communities from Storm Waves and Flooding
Zoological Society of London, United Kingdom, 6 November, 2014: A new guidebook on mangroves as a coastal defence finds that mangroves can reduce risk from a large number of coastal hazards. The role of mangroves in coastal defence has been widely promoted since the tsunami that struck South-East Asia in 2004. Yet, the level of protection provided by mangroves has been subject to debate. The ...
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South Humber bank flood defence repairs almost complete
Repairs to flood defences that help reduce flood risk to communities on the South Humber bank will soon be completed. The Environment Agency is scheduled to finish the initial repairs to the flood defences, which were damaged by December’s tidal surge, by the beginning of April. It will have taken just three months to complete the work which has seen more than 13,000 tonnes of clay to ...
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Bidding starts on multi-million pound flood contract to protect Londoners
The Environment Agency is today launching the bidding to manage tidal flood risk in London and the Thames Estuary in what is the UK’s largest flood risk management contract. Suppliers from all over Europe are invited to bid for the Thames Estuary Phase 1 programme, which includes projects to maintain, refurbish, and replace Thames tidal defences in London and the Estuary. Adapting to ...
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88 flood warnings remain across southern and central England
Flood warnings remain in place Flood warnings are still in place across southern and central England and properties could remain flooded for some time. River levels are expected to fall slowly but remain high this week, especially along the Thames and Severn. On the Somerset Levels flooding continues, with two severe flood warnings still in force. Flood warnings still in place As of 12:00 ...
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England facing heightened flood risk this winter
People urged to prepare for flooding as wet and windy weather to continue The Environment Agency is warning of an increased likelihood of flooding this winter. Wet weather, strong winds coinciding with high tides and wind-blown leaves and debris blocking rivers, are increasing flood risk, especially in the west of England. Families, communities and businesses are urged to check their flood ...
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Public participation in flood risk management: the case of Germany
How can stakeholders best be involved in the implementation of the EU Floods Directive? According to recent research examining Germany as a case study, three types of strategy are being pursued across the country’s 16 federal states: the first draws on Water Framework Directive (WFD) procedures, the second meets only minimum requirements for participation and the third involves stakeholders ...
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European flooding costs could increase almost five-fold by 2050
Extreme and catastrophic floods in Europe, such as those seen in 2013, currently occur approximately once every 16 years, but this may increase to once every 10 years by 2050, according to new research. The study also suggests that annual average economic losses caused by extreme floods could reach almost five times higher than 2013 values. Heavy rainfall, expected to worsen as climate change ...
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Securing energy supply in a changing and variable climate
A conference to advance our understanding of how weather and climate events will impact global energy systems is underway on the Gold Coast. Welcoming delegates today to the international conference on climate risk management for the energy sector, CSIRO’s Dr Alberto Troccoli said companies are soaking up weather and climate data to maximise production and minimise effects that will halt ...
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Check valves protect Brisbane central district from floods
Flood prevention in Brisbane, Australia, is paramount to a sense of security for those living in close proximity to the Brisbane River. Kerry Olsson of Wapro AB reports why the Brisbane city council chose WaStop check valves to prevent the reoccurrence of devastating and costly flooding in its central business district after trials, tests, and analysis. Situated inside a bend of the Brisbane ...
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New maps to help prepare for flooding
Improved flood maps published today show a reduction in the number of people classed at risk of surface water flooding and will help communities and businesses protect their properties from flooding. The maps show areas of the country at risk of flooding from rivers and the sea as well as new national scale maps of surface water flooding, making them some of the most comprehensive anywhere in ...
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Flood risk in Europe: the long-term outlook
Floods in Central Europe have caused deaths and widespread property damage across parts of the Czech Republic, Germany and Austria. Such events are likely to increase in Europe for several reasons including climate change, according to recent assessments from the European Environment Agency (EEA). Floods, storms and other hydro-meteorological events account for around two thirds of the damage ...
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