coastal flood News
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Environment Agency bolsters Shoreham and Lancing sea defences
The Environment Agency has begun essential shingle maintenance work on the beach between Shoreham and Lancing to further reduce the risk of coastal flooding to the West Sussex towns. The work will last for approximately two weeks and started today (Tuesday 18 June 2013). The shingle beach helps to reduce coastal flood risk by taking the energy and force out of the waves. Following strong winds ...
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Climate change could triple population at risk from coastal flooding by 2070, finds OECD
The impact of climate change and urban development could more than triple the number of people around the world exposed to coastal flooding by 2070, according to a new report by the OECD, co-authored by experts from academia and the private sector (1). Ranking port cities with high exposure and vulnerability to climate extremes finds that around 150 million people could be exposed to a 1 in 100 ...
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Creating ‘Virtual storms’ to help design coastal defences and coastal flood warning systems
A project has kicked-off in London that will create artificial storms to help predict worst-case scenarios for coastal flooding. Using computer models to make real storms more extreme, this National Oceanography Centre (NOC) led project will help inform the planning of coastal defences and emergency response. Professor Kevin Horsburgh from the NOC said, “The worst case of coastal ...
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A global risk assessment of river and coastal flooding
A new study provides the first global estimates of river and coastal flooding, highlighting past and future trends, and indicates that Asia and Europe are two of the regions that are worst affected. The researchers suggest that their methods could be useful in developing a global framework for flood risk assessment. Although millions of people worldwide are affected by floods every year, ...
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More flooding expected as severe weather hits UK
The Environment Agency is urging people to stay away from exposed coastal areas and to prepare for severe weather bringing the risk of high waves and flooding to Wales, the south west and southern England. With severe gale force winds gusting up to 80m.p.h combining with large waves and high spring tides across southern and western parts of the British Isles from early Monday morning, the ...
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Communities urged to prepare for coastal flooding
Communities along the north east coast of England, including Yorkshire and the north coast of Norfolk, should prepare for the risk of coastal flooding. The Environment Agency and Met Office are forecasting that gale-force winds and large waves will combine with spring tides and a large surge later on Thursday and through Friday. This brings a risk of significant coastal flooding. Areas at risk ...
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UK’s largest coastal habitat flood scheme set to open in Sussex
The country’s largest ever coastal flood realignment scheme is completed today (Monday) in Medmerry, West Sussex. The £28 million Medmerry scheme will protect 350 properties, two holiday parks and a water treatment works from coastal flooding, in addition to providing 180 hectares of habitat for wading birds such as the rare black-tailed godwit, and protected species such as the water ...
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Coastal flood risk for parts of England this weekend
High winds and tides bring an increased risk of coastal flooding along coastal areas of England this weekend, the Environment Agency warned today. Areas at risk on Saturday and Sunday include coasts and tidal areas of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire as gales and big waves combine to cause possible overtopping of flood defences and sea walls, property flooding ...
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Coastal flooding: failing to adapt is not an option, says study
Climate change will lead to an increased risk of flooding and huge economic losses if countries do not invest in appropriate adaptation measures, according to a new study. The research estimates the risks posed by flooding to cities around the world and the associated economic losses in 2005 and 2050, and suggests that flood protection must be increased to maintain the same level of risk to ...
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Climate change MEPs: mostly `positive messages` from Delhi
A delegation from the EP's Temporary Committee on Climate Change, visiting New Delhi on 4-5 February, has welcomed India's readiness to be part of an international climate agreement. However, noted the Committee Chair, the Indian government is not prepared to accept any binding emissions targets. Committee Chairman Guido Sacconi (PES, IT) made the following statement on the delegation's ...
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Flood threat remains into next week as larger rivers start to reach their peak
Communities in Dorset and Oxfordshire are urged to remain prepared for flooding as peak flows move along the rivers Thames, Dorset Stour and Frome. There is the possibility of significant flooding in the lower reaches of these rivers. Ongoing river flooding is expected on the Somerset Levels and rivers in the south east remain very high after recent rainfall. River levels on the Severn will also ...
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Communities urged to prepare for worst east coast tidal surge in 30 years
Communities along the length of the east coast of England should be braced for the most serious coastal tidal surge for over 30 years. The Environment Agency and Met Office are warning that gale-force winds, large waves and a tidal surge caused by low pressure will combine with high tides tomorrow (Thursday), throughout Friday and to Saturday morning, bringing a risk of significant coastal ...
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APTIM and Joint Venture Team Receive Outstanding Achievement Award at 2019 National Hurricane Conference
A Joint Venture (JV) team comprised of Florida International University’s (FIU) International Hurricane Research Center, the Storm Surge Unit of the National Hurricane Center (NHC), APTIM, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) was presented with the National Hurricane Conference Outstanding Achievement Award during its annual conference on April 24 in New ...
By Siemens AG
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Environment Agency issues severe flood warnings for coastal flooding
The Environment Agency has (as of 1600 Thursday) issued 12 severe flood warnings for coastal communities as strong winds combine with high tides and large waves from the early hours of tomorrow (Friday 3 January). Severe flood warnings – the highest category of warning – indicate a danger to life and property and have been issued for the following locations as of 1600: Cornwall: ...
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Environment Agency issues nine severe flood warnings ahead of increased risk this weekend
The Environment Agency has issued nine severe flood warnings as high winds and tides bring an increased risk of coastal flooding this weekend. The severe flood warnings are in place in the south west and the Midlands. These are for Cornwall, north Devon and the River Severn. Other areas at risk tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday include coasts and tidal areas of Dorset, Somerset, Bristol, ...
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Obama unleashing power of data on climate change
The Obama administration hopes to fight global warming with the geeky power of numbers, maps and even gaming-type simulations. Officials figure the more you know about climate change the more likely you will do something. "People need to understand what is happening and what is likely to happen," White House science adviser John Holdren told reporters. The White House on Wednesday announced ...
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Protects homes from flooding
We all know someone who has been affected by flooding. The unrest of knowing that water can flow into your home, destroying memories. We at Wapro understand that this causes distress. In the seaside town Rhyl in Wales, UK, studies have shown that the level of protection of the storm-hit coastal flood defenses between Splash Point and the east end of Rhyl golf course is now so low that ...
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Godmanchester flood risk management scheme unveiled
A ceremony took place on Friday 28 February in Godmanchester, marking the official completion of Godmanchester’s flood risk management scheme. The ground was first broken on Friday 25 May 2012 by Jonathan Djanogly, MP for Huntingdon, and Steve Wheatley, Chair of the Regional Flood and Coastal Committee, who was instrumental in securing approval for the scheme. The scheme includes a ...
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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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WHO Launches Country Profiles to Help Action on Health and Climate Change
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched a series of Climate Change and Health Country Profiles to show a single snapshot of up-to-date information about the current and future impacts of climate change on human health. The first 14 countries chosen include Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Malaysia, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Peru, Philippines, Tanzania and Thailand. ...
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