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Significant surface water flooding is probable across London and parts of south-east England today due to heavy showers and thunderstorms. Surface water flooding generally occurs after heavy rainfall in urban areas, when water cannot drain away or soak into the ground. It can happen very quickly and can be difficult to predict. However the extremely dry conditions of recent weeks have meant that the ground is hard and compacted across the country, further increasing the risk of localised surface water flooding in all areas. The Environment Agency has teams out on the ground ready to support local authorities in responding to potential floods and is urging the public to take care. Neil Davies, Flood Duty Manager at the Environment Agency, said: Heavy, slow moving showers and thunderstorms are likely to lead to significant surface water flooding in London and across parts of south-east England today. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation, with our teams out on the ground and ready to support local authorities in responding to surface water flooding. We urge people not to drive though flood water ֠it is often deeper than it looks and just 30cm of flowing water is enough to float your car. People should check their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation at https://www.gov.uk/check-if-youre-at-risk-of-flooding or follow @EnvAgency on Twitter for the latest flood updates. Local authorities are responsible for managing the risk of flooding from surface water. This includes planning for and responding to surface water flooding. We support them by sharing data and giving advice and guidance, helping shape their plans. But responding to all kinds of flooding needs us and local authorities to work together. Just as we need local authoritiesҠsupport when weҲe facing flooding from rivers or the sea, the Environment Agency will be out and about, offering practical assistance and advice during surface water flooding incidents. You can check your flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation at https://www.gov.uk/check-if-youre-at-risk-of-flooding or follow @EnvAgency on Twitter for the latest flood updates.
Significant surface water flooding is probable across London and parts of south-east England today due to heavy showers and thunderstorms. Surface water flooding generally occurs after heavy rainfall in urban areas, when water cannot drain away or soak into the ground. It can happen very quickly and can be difficult to predict. However the extremely dry conditions of recent weeks have meant that the ground is hard and compacted across the country, further increasing the risk of localised surface water flooding in all areas. The Environment Agency has teams out on the ground ready to support local authorities in responding to potential floods and is urging the public to take care. Neil Davies, Flood Duty Manager at the Environment Agency, said: Heavy, slow moving showers and thunderstorms are likely to lead to significant surface water flooding in London and across parts of south-east England today. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation, with our teams out on the ground and ready to support local authorities in responding to surface water flooding. We urge people not to drive though flood water ֠it is often deeper than it looks and just 30cm of flowing water is enough to float your car. People should check their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation at https://www.gov.uk/check-if-youre-at-risk-of-flooding or follow @EnvAgency on Twitter for the latest flood updates. Local authorities are responsible for managing the risk of flooding from surface water. This includes planning for and responding to surface water flooding. We support them by sharing data and giving advice and guidance, helping shape their plans. But responding to all kinds of flooding needs us and local authorities to work together. Just as we need local authoritiesҠsupport when weҲe facing flooding from rivers or the sea, the Environment Agency will be out and about, offering practical assistance and advice during surface water flooding incidents. You can check your flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation at https://www.gov.uk/check-if-youre-at-risk-of-flooding or follow @EnvAgency on Twitter for the latest flood updates.
Significant surface water flooding is probable across London and parts of south-east England today due to heavy showers and thunderstorms. Surface water flooding generally occurs after heavy rainfall in urban areas, when water cannot drain away or soak into the ground. It can happen very quickly and can be difficult to predict. However the extremely dry conditions of recent weeks have meant that the ground is hard and compacted across the country, further increasing the risk of localised surface water flooding in all areas. The Environment Agency has teams out on the ground ready to support local authorities in responding to potential floods and is urging the public to take care. Neil Davies, Flood Duty Manager at the Environment Agency, said: Heavy, slow moving showers and thunderstorms are likely to lead to significant surface water flooding in London and across parts of south-east England today. The Environment Agency is closely monitoring the situation, with our teams out on the ground and ready to support local authorities in responding to surface water flooding. We urge people not to drive though flood water ֠it is often deeper than it looks and just 30cm of flowing water is enough to float your car. People should check their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation at https://www.gov.uk/check-if-youre-at-risk-of-flooding or follow @EnvAgency on Twitter for the latest flood updates. Local authorities are responsible for managing the risk of flooding from surface water. This includes planning for and responding to surface water flooding. We support them by sharing data and giving advice and guidance, helping shape their plans. But responding to all kinds of flooding needs us and local authorities to work together. Just as we need local authoritiesҠsupport when weҲe facing flooding from rivers or the sea, the Environment Agency will be out and about, offering practical assistance and advice during surface water flooding incidents. You can check your flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation at https://www.gov.uk/check-if-youre-at-risk-of-flooding or follow @EnvAgency on Twitter for the latest flood updates.
The recent heatwave has highlighted to homeowners the importance of having homes that are better adapted for the extreme weather events associated with climate change. 22% of homeowners say they are actively considering installing climate adaptation measures to their current property Our survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed that almost a quarter (23%) of people who are looking to move house say that flood resilience climate adaptations measures have become more important to them when considering a new house, and over a quarter (26%) favouring air conditioning. Additionally, 22% of homeowners revealed that they are actively considering the installation of climate adaptation measures to their current property. The research comes as some parts of the UK record over 140 days without rainfall, the longest drought since 1976. The same heatwave was followed by an exceptionally wet autumn and saw some parts of the UK experience 200% of expected rainfall, which has caused concern for the potential aftermath of this summerҳ droughts. Flash flooding from heavy downpours has led to devastating damage to some areas of the UK, with London particularly affected in 2021 and most recently, in July, the north western counties of Northern Ireland. Homeowners have been, in some cases, unable to return to their homes for several months, causing both heightened financial implications and emotional trauma. As we enter the second heatwave, it is worth remembering that last summer, much of Germany and Belgium as well as parts of London were clearing up damage from sudden flooding. Both heatwaves and floods are going to become more frequent in the UK as the climate gets wetter and warmer. Without the right measures, more families across the UK will suffer the adverse health and financial implications of climate change. It is critical that properties ֠new and existing ֠adapt to this increasing risk and that householders are aware of the importance of flood resilience measures before the flood-waters arrive. At Flood Re we believe that this will help to level up areas of the UK which are disproportionately affected by flooding and alleviate them from this form of climate change poverty. Andy Bord, CEO, Flood Re In April 2022, we launched our Build Back Better scheme which enables homeowners with policies with participating insurers to access funds to install Property Flood Resilience (PFR) measures into their home in advance of a flood. Currently, five of the leading insurers have signed up to the scheme which will help to make the UK more resilient to the changing climate, enabling householders to return to their homes sooner following a flood providing vital peace of mind. The postExtreme weather boosts homeownersҠinterest in climate-related property adaptations appeared first onFlood Re.
The recent heatwave has highlighted to homeowners the importance of having homes that are better adapted for the extreme weather events associated with climate change. 22% of homeowners say they are actively considering installing climate adaptation measures to their current property Our survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed that almost a quarter (23%) of people who are looking to move house say that flood resilience climate adaptations measures have become more important to them when considering a new house, and over a quarter (26%) favouring air conditioning. Additionally, 22% of homeowners revealed that they are actively considering the installation of climate adaptation measures to their current property. The research comes as some parts of the UK record over 140 days without rainfall, the longest drought since 1976. The same heatwave was followed by an exceptionally wet autumn and saw some parts of the UK experience 200% of expected rainfall, which has caused concern for the potential aftermath of this summerҳ droughts. Flash flooding from heavy downpours has led to devastating damage to some areas of the UK, with London particularly affected in 2021 and most recently, in July, the north western counties of Northern Ireland. Homeowners have been, in some cases, unable to return to their homes for several months, causing both heightened financial implications and emotional trauma. As we enter the second heatwave, it is worth remembering that last summer, much of Germany and Belgium as well as parts of London were clearing up damage from sudden flooding. Both heatwaves and floods are going to become more frequent in the UK as the climate gets wetter and warmer. Without the right measures, more families across the UK will suffer the adverse health and financial implications of climate change. It is critical that properties ֠new and existing ֠adapt to this increasing risk and that householders are aware of the importance of flood resilience measures before the flood-waters arrive. At Flood Re we believe that this will help to level up areas of the UK which are disproportionately affected by flooding and alleviate them from this form of climate change poverty. Andy Bord, CEO, Flood Re In April 2022, we launched our Build Back Better scheme which enables homeowners with policies with participating insurers to access funds to install Property Flood Resilience (PFR) measures into their home in advance of a flood. Currently, five of the leading insurers have signed up to the scheme which will help to make the UK more resilient to the changing climate, enabling householders to return to their homes sooner following a flood providing vital peace of mind. The postExtreme weather boosts homeownersҠinterest in climate-related property adaptations appeared first onFlood Re.
The recent heatwave has highlighted to homeowners the importance of having homes that are better adapted for the extreme weather events associated with climate change. 22% of homeowners say they are actively considering installing climate adaptation measures to their current property Our survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed that almost a quarter (23%) of people who are looking to move house say that flood resilience climate adaptations measures have become more important to them when considering a new house, and over a quarter (26%) favouring air conditioning. Additionally, 22% of homeowners revealed that they are actively considering the installation of climate adaptation measures to their current property. The research comes as some parts of the UK record over 140 days without rainfall, the longest drought since 1976. The same heatwave was followed by an exceptionally wet autumn and saw some parts of the UK experience 200% of expected rainfall, which has caused concern for the potential aftermath of this summerҳ droughts. Flash flooding from heavy downpours has led to devastating damage to some areas of the UK, with London particularly affected in 2021 and most recently, in July, the north western counties of Northern Ireland. Homeowners have been, in some cases, unable to return to their homes for several months, causing both heightened financial implications and emotional trauma. As we enter the second heatwave, it is worth remembering that last summer, much of Germany and Belgium as well as parts of London were clearing up damage from sudden flooding. Both heatwaves and floods are going to become more frequent in the UK as the climate gets wetter and warmer. Without the right measures, more families across the UK will suffer the adverse health and financial implications of climate change. It is critical that properties ֠new and existing ֠adapt to this increasing risk and that householders are aware of the importance of flood resilience measures before the flood-waters arrive. At Flood Re we believe that this will help to level up areas of the UK which are disproportionately affected by flooding and alleviate them from this form of climate change poverty. Andy Bord, CEO, Flood Re In April 2022, we launched our Build Back Better scheme which enables homeowners with policies with participating insurers to access funds to install Property Flood Resilience (PFR) measures into their home in advance of a flood. Currently, five of the leading insurers have signed up to the scheme which will help to make the UK more resilient to the changing climate, enabling householders to return to their homes sooner following a flood providing vital peace of mind. The postExtreme weather boosts homeownersҠinterest in climate-related property adaptations appeared first onFlood Re.
The recent heatwave has highlighted to homeowners the importance of having homes that are better adapted for the extreme weather events associated with climate change. 22% of homeowners say they are actively considering installing climate adaptation measures to their current property Our survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed that almost a quarter (23%) of people who are looking to move house say that flood resilience climate adaptations measures have become more important to them when considering a new house, and over a quarter (26%) favouring air conditioning. Additionally, 22% of homeowners revealed that they are actively considering the installation of climate adaptation measures to their current property. The research comes as some parts of the UK record over 140 days without rainfall, the longest drought since 1976. The same heatwave was followed by an exceptionally wet autumn and saw some parts of the UK experience 200% of expected rainfall, which has caused concern for the potential aftermath of this summerҳ droughts. Flash flooding from heavy downpours has led to devastating damage to some areas of the UK, with London particularly affected in 2021 and most recently, in July, the north western counties of Northern Ireland. Homeowners have been, in some cases, unable to return to their homes for several months, causing both heightened financial implications and emotional trauma. As we enter the second heatwave, it is worth remembering that last summer, much of Germany and Belgium as well as parts of London were clearing up damage from sudden flooding. Both heatwaves and floods are going to become more frequent in the UK as the climate gets wetter and warmer. Without the right measures, more families across the UK will suffer the adverse health and financial implications of climate change. It is critical that properties ֠new and existing ֠adapt to this increasing risk and that householders are aware of the importance of flood resilience measures before the flood-waters arrive. At Flood Re we believe that this will help to level up areas of the UK which are disproportionately affected by flooding and alleviate them from this form of climate change poverty. Andy Bord, CEO, Flood Re In April 2022, we launched our Build Back Better scheme which enables homeowners with policies with participating insurers to access funds to install Property Flood Resilience (PFR) measures into their home in advance of a flood. Currently, five of the leading insurers have signed up to the scheme which will help to make the UK more resilient to the changing climate, enabling householders to return to their homes sooner following a flood providing vital peace of mind. The postExtreme weather boosts homeownersҠinterest in climate-related property adaptations appeared first onFlood Re.
The recent heatwave has highlighted to homeowners the importance of having homes that are better adapted for the extreme weather events associated with climate change. 22% of homeowners say they are actively considering installing climate adaptation measures to their current property Our survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed that almost a quarter (23%) of people who are looking to move house say that flood resilience climate adaptations measures have become more important to them when considering a new house, and over a quarter (26%) favouring air conditioning. Additionally, 22% of homeowners revealed that they are actively considering the installation of climate adaptation measures to their current property. The research comes as some parts of the UK record over 140 days without rainfall, the longest drought since 1976. The same heatwave was followed by an exceptionally wet autumn and saw some parts of the UK experience 200% of expected rainfall, which has caused concern for the potential aftermath of this summerҳ droughts. Flash flooding from heavy downpours has led to devastating damage to some areas of the UK, with London particularly affected in 2021 and most recently, in July, the north western counties of Northern Ireland. Homeowners have been, in some cases, unable to return to their homes for several months, causing both heightened financial implications and emotional trauma. As we enter the second heatwave, it is worth remembering that last summer, much of Germany and Belgium as well as parts of London were clearing up damage from sudden flooding. Both heatwaves and floods are going to become more frequent in the UK as the climate gets wetter and warmer. Without the right measures, more families across the UK will suffer the adverse health and financial implications of climate change. It is critical that properties ֠new and existing ֠adapt to this increasing risk and that householders are aware of the importance of flood resilience measures before the flood-waters arrive. At Flood Re we believe that this will help to level up areas of the UK which are disproportionately affected by flooding and alleviate them from this form of climate change poverty. Andy Bord, CEO, Flood Re In April 2022, we launched our Build Back Better scheme which enables homeowners with policies with participating insurers to access funds to install Property Flood Resilience (PFR) measures into their home in advance of a flood. Currently, five of the leading insurers have signed up to the scheme which will help to make the UK more resilient to the changing climate, enabling householders to return to their homes sooner following a flood providing vital peace of mind. The postExtreme weather boosts homeownersҠinterest in climate-related property adaptations appeared first onFlood Re.
The recent heatwave has highlighted to homeowners the importance of having homes that are better adapted for the extreme weather events associated with climate change. 22% of homeowners say they are actively considering installing climate adaptation measures to their current property Our survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed that almost a quarter (23%) of people who are looking to move house say that flood resilience climate adaptations measures have become more important to them when considering a new house, and over a quarter (26%) favouring air conditioning. Additionally, 22% of homeowners revealed that they are actively considering the installation of climate adaptation measures to their current property. The research comes as some parts of the UK record over 140 days without rainfall, the longest drought since 1976. The same heatwave was followed by an exceptionally wet autumn and saw some parts of the UK experience 200% of expected rainfall, which has caused concern for the potential aftermath of this summerҳ droughts. Flash flooding from heavy downpours has led to devastating damage to some areas of the UK, with London particularly affected in 2021 and most recently, in July, the north western counties of Northern Ireland. Homeowners have been, in some cases, unable to return to their homes for several months, causing both heightened financial implications and emotional trauma. As we enter the second heatwave, it is worth remembering that last summer, much of Germany and Belgium as well as parts of London were clearing up damage from sudden flooding. Both heatwaves and floods are going to become more frequent in the UK as the climate gets wetter and warmer. Without the right measures, more families across the UK will suffer the adverse health and financial implications of climate change. It is critical that properties ֠new and existing ֠adapt to this increasing risk and that householders are aware of the importance of flood resilience measures before the flood-waters arrive. At Flood Re we believe that this will help to level up areas of the UK which are disproportionately affected by flooding and alleviate them from this form of climate change poverty. Andy Bord, CEO, Flood Re In April 2022, we launched our Build Back Better scheme which enables homeowners with policies with participating insurers to access funds to install Property Flood Resilience (PFR) measures into their home in advance of a flood. Currently, five of the leading insurers have signed up to the scheme which will help to make the UK more resilient to the changing climate, enabling householders to return to their homes sooner following a flood providing vital peace of mind. The postExtreme weather boosts homeownersҠinterest in climate-related property adaptations appeared first onFlood Re.
The recent heatwave has highlighted to homeowners the importance of having homes that are better adapted for the extreme weather events associated with climate change. 22% of homeowners say they are actively considering installing climate adaptation measures to their current property Our survey of 2,000 UK adults revealed that almost a quarter (23%) of people who are looking to move house say that flood resilience climate adaptations measures have become more important to them when considering a new house, and over a quarter (26%) favouring air conditioning. Additionally, 22% of homeowners revealed that they are actively considering the installation of climate adaptation measures to their current property. The research comes as some parts of the UK record over 140 days without rainfall, the longest drought since 1976. The same heatwave was followed by an exceptionally wet autumn and saw some parts of the UK experience 200% of expected rainfall, which has caused concern for the potential aftermath of this summerҳ droughts. Flash flooding from heavy downpours has led to devastating damage to some areas of the UK, with London particularly affected in 2021 and most recently, in July, the north western counties of Northern Ireland. Homeowners have been, in some cases, unable to return to their homes for several months, causing both heightened financial implications and emotional trauma. As we enter the second heatwave, it is worth remembering that last summer, much of Germany and Belgium as well as parts of London were clearing up damage from sudden flooding. Both heatwaves and floods are going to become more frequent in the UK as the climate gets wetter and warmer. Without the right measures, more families across the UK will suffer the adverse health and financial implications of climate change. It is critical that properties ֠new and existing ֠adapt to this increasing risk and that householders are aware of the importance of flood resilience measures before the flood-waters arrive. At Flood Re we believe that this will help to level up areas of the UK which are disproportionately affected by flooding and alleviate them from this form of climate change poverty. Andy Bord, CEO, Flood Re In April 2022, we launched our Build Back Better scheme which enables homeowners with policies with participating insurers to access funds to install Property Flood Resilience (PFR) measures into their home in advance of a flood. Currently, five of the leading insurers have signed up to the scheme which will help to make the UK more resilient to the changing climate, enabling householders to return to their homes sooner following a flood providing vital peace of mind. The postExtreme weather boosts homeownersҠinterest in climate-related property adaptations appeared first onFlood Re.