More floods expected during ongoing drought
Reported on the BBC and in the Guardian
Weather patterns may lead to flooding in February, Met Office warns
Global weather patterns may lead to severe flooding in February despite England remaining in drought, the Met Office has said.
Two-thirds of people at risk of flooding were unaware of the situation, the government said on Monday, as it embarked on an awareness campaign. This average cost to a flooded household is £30,000, figures show.
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Flood action week
Flood Action Week: Households urged to prepare in 2022 year of extremes
Reminder that, since 1998 we have seen six of the ten wettest years on record
Flood Action Week: Households urged to prepare in 2022 year of extremes – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Also, some timely advice from CIWEM