river flood News
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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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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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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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Satellite Images Display Extreme Mississippi River Flooding from Space
Recent Landsat satellite data captured by the USGS and NASA on May 10 shows the major flooding of the Mississippi River around Memphis, Tenn., and along the state borders of Tennessee, Kentucky, Missouri, and Arkansas as seen from 438 miles above the Earth. The flood crest of 47.87 feet on May 10 is the second highest rise in recent history; the highest being 48.7 feet in 1937. Five counties ...
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Three severe flood warnings in place for Dorset
The Environment Agency has this afternoon issued two further severe flood warnings for flooding along the Dorset coast. Current situation In addition to the severe flood warning already in place for Iford Bridge Home Park on the Lower River Stour in Bournemouth, the Environment Agency is warning people along the coast at Preston Beach in the Lodmore area of Weymouth and the Chiswell area near ...
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Adaptation is a cost-effective way to protect against river flooding caused by climate change
The socio-economic costs and benefits of adaptation to river flooding caused by climate change have been assessed in a new study. According to the study, adaptation measures could save €53.1 billion every year in flood-related losses across Europe by 2080. More than 3 million people in Europe were affected by 213 floods that killed around 1126 people and caused damage costing at least ...
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Ongoing flood risk across southern England
We are urging communities in Dorset, South Wiltshire, Somerset and the Thames Valley to remain vigilant for continued flooding from groundwater and rivers. Flooding will continue along the River Thames over the coming days, with a potential flooding around the Chertsey Lakes. River levels along the Thames are now stabilising or falling in most areas. Groundwater levels remain very high in many ...
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Environment Agency warns of further flooding across the south
People who live along the lower reaches of the River Thames in Surrey should remain prepared for further flooding this weekend as water levels continue to rise slowly in response to recent rainfall. There is also an ongoing risk of flooding from the Rivers Parret in Somerset and the Severn in the Midlands. High groundwater levels mean we are likely to see continued flooding in areas such as the ...
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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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Flood risk to continue all week as high tides and further rain expected
Three severe flood warnings remain in place along the River Severn today as high tides threaten to cause further flooding. Since Friday evening 73,000 homes have been protected from flooding and over 55,000 properties have been sent a flood warning. Around 180 homes have been flooded. The whole of the south of England is at an increased risk of flooding on Monday and Wednesday, as high tides ...
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Communities along the River Thames and in Somerset warned to expect more flooding
Heavy rain is expected on Wednesday. Environment Agency teams continue to be out in force across England - day and night - to minimise the impact of flooding. Further disruption from flooding Since Monday afternoon, approximately 70 properties have flooded along the River Thames, and this figure is set to rise. Flooded communities include Datchet, Wraysbury and Chertsey. Windsor and Maidenhead ...
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Clarke Energy Australia attend the Premier’s Awards for Energy and Mining
Clarke Energy Australia recently attended the South Australian Premier’s Awards for Energy and Mining as a 2023 finalist in the Safety and Wellbeing – Health and Safety category; displaying its exemplary commitment to fostering a safer and more conscientious future through its Incident and Injury Free (IIF) Program. Clarke Energy Australia congratulate the overall award winner, SA ...
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Communities in southern England urged to remain vigilant to risk of flooding
People who live along the lower reaches of the Thames, Hampshire Avon, Dorset Stour should remain prepared for the risk of further flooding into the weekend as river levels continue to rise. Further flooding is expected along the River Thames today and into the weekend in Oxfordshire, West Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Surrey. The River Thames is a large, complex river and will continue rise ...
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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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Casella storm guardian boosts flood safety for 15 communities
Casella has supplied a warning system to Northamptonshire County Council for 15 communities in the County. STORM Guardian is a robust rain gauge, featuring a Tipping Bucket Rain Gauge (TBRG) mechanism made from entirely non-corrosive materials. The gauge can collect rainfall data remotely and mitigate the risk from the increasing incidence of high intensity rainfall and flash flooding. ...
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Colorado River begins flooding Mexican delta
Colorado River water has begun pouring over a barren delta near the U.S.-Mexico border, the result of a landmark bi-national agreement being celebrated Thursday. The gush of water in Mexico is an effort to revive the last 70-mile stretch of the river into the Sea of Cortez. The delta dried up decades ago. Conservationists hope the water will bring back trees, wildlife and aquatic life that were ...
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Severe flood warnings remain as further flooding expected
High sea levels, strong winds and large waves will increase the risk of coastal flooding this week. Severe flood warnings are in force for along the River Severn today, as high sea levels and heavy rain threaten to cause further flooding this week. Homes protected from flooding Since Friday evening over 87,000 homes have been protected from flooding and over 74,000 properties have been sent a ...
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Communities in southern England urged to remain vigilant to risk of flooding
12:00 Update: The River Thames continues to rise in response to recent rainfall Communities in the south of England should be prepared for further flooding this week from groundwater and rivers, as a result of recent heavy rainfall. Further flooding is expected along the River Thames. Areas including Oxfordshire, Reading, Sonning, Maidenhead, Windsor, Datchet, Egham, Staines and Richmond could ...
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Forty years on from the floods of 1968
Forty years ago heavy thunderstorms were sweeping across South East England, flooding more than 14,000 properties, washing away bridges and shutting down roads and phone lines. Towns across Surrey and South London including Guildford, Farnham, Leatherhead, Basingstoke, Gatwick, Lewisham, Greenwich and Croydon all suffered after many inches of rain fell in just a few hours on ground already ...
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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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