CEH: Submitted by Katie Muchan on Fri, 22/11/2019 – 15:04 An unsettled and wet period since late September followed by persistent heavy rainfall in late October and early November has caused severe flooding across northern and central England. Our hydrologists have provided the following background information, based on provisional data provided by the Environment Agency and the Met Office, […]
Government departments work together to find the funding needed (continue) The Government has announced it will make more than £5 million available to support communities and businesses impacted by this month’s heavy rain and flooding. Businesses affected by the Whaley Bridge evacuation will receive up to £100,000 in emergency funding to cover uninsurable costs. And […]
Extreme rainfall (82 mm in 24 hours 30th July) in the Yorkshire Dales lead to major damage to rural infrastructure John Curtin ‘Incredible hydrograph for Swale at Grinton Bridge – 2.5m rise in just a few minutes (note this is raw data).’ pic.twitter.com/UlTj4BTyIx A month’s rainfall in a few hours – how often have we […]
The Suffolk consultation comes against a background of two other consultations – one by the Environment Agency and also one being run by Defra for Government on its policy response. Both the Chair and CEO of the Environment Agency in promoting the EA consultation have highlighted the option of abandoning particular communities where the cost […]
Association of British Insurers £1.1 billion a year of flood damage is being prevented by the UK’s current network of river barriers and defences, according to landmark research being published today. It’s the first time the financial contribution of river water defences has been quantified in this way. The results are being unveiled today (Wed […]
Guardian ‘Floods in 2009 and 2015 were worst in Cumbria for centuries – study’ Analysis in north-west England linked to evidence of UK’s vulnerability to climate crisis The floods of 2009 and 2015 in north-west England were the worst for more than 550 years, according to groundbreaking analysis of lake sediment in the region. Residents have long suspected that […]
Environment Agency announces new green legacy for £2.6bn flood and coastal risk management programme. The Environment Agency has announced a set of new supplier arrangements and partnerships which will increase efficiency, value for money and the green legacy of its £2.6 billion capital investment programme. The programme aims to better protect 300,000 homes from coastal […]
Leeds flood defences – EA submits planning application for £112.1m second phase The Environment Agency has submitted a planning application for the second phase of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme to reduce flood risk along the River Aire. Leeds City Council has worked alongside the Environment Agency to put forward the plans for phase two […]