Flood warnings being issued too late, says MP
An MP has criticised the speed at which flood warnings are issued by the Environment Agency. Sarah Bool, Conservative MP for South Northamptonshire, raised the issue during a debate on flooding at the House of Commons on Monday.
Why don't they dredge the River Don to prevent flooding? Here's what the Environment Agency says
With several flood warnings in place along the River Don in Doncaster in recent days following heavy rain and snow melt, some residents have questioned why the region’s watercourses aren’t being dredged in a bid to prevent flooding.
Environment Agency issues Stoke-on-Trent flood alert
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Devon flood risk warnings from the Environment Agency
The Environment Agency (EA) has issued updated flood warnings for the areas around five main rivers in Devon. The River Avon, Clyst, Lew, Taw and Torridge are being closely monitored due to to heavy rainfall, the EA said. It strongly urged residents to take action as "flooding continues to be expected on Sunday evening and into Monday".
All the places at risk of flooding as severe weather warnings are issued across UK
Yellow warnings for snow and ice come into force across large parts of the UK on Monday afternoon and will remain in place into Tuesday. Many commuters suffered travel disruption on Monday morning, with major roads closed and railway lines blocked.
Britain braced for freezing temperatures as more flooding forecast
Britain is braced for freezing temperatures of as low as -16C in the coming days, with more flooding expected across the ...
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Latest Whalley flooding came 'perilously close to disaster', says councillor calling for Environment Agency changes
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Crackdown on Nine New Toxic 'Forever Chemicals'
The nine new chemicals being added to the list are a variety of salts and acids, including fluorotelomer sulfonate potassium ...
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Nottinghamshire flooding live updates as River Trent rises and areas at risk
Nottinghamshire residents are warily monitoring nearby rivers as recent wet and snowy weather continues to push up water ...
More than 13,600 dengue cases reported in Singapore in 2024, up 36% from 2023
SINGAPORE - There were more than 13,600 cases of dengue locally in 2024, an increase of over 36 per cent from the year before ...
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Environment Agency ramps up spending on diesel cars despite 2030 ban
The Environment Agency has ramped up spending on diesel cars despite government plans to ban new sales from 2030. Analysis by The Telegraph has found that the government body increased the amount ...
Snow mapped: Where freezing weather and flooding will hit UK with more snow forecast
A three-day snow warning has been issued by the Met Office for much of Britain, with temperatures set to plunge for the first ...
Flooding in the South expected after heavy rain
"Prolonged heavy rainfall" means there will be some flooding in the south of England on Sunday and Monday, the Environment ...