Worcester warned to prepare for storms caused by El Niño

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 06:04 · Archive

Flood campaigner Mary Long-Dhonau is urging people in Worcester to check their flood risk ahead of stronger autumn and winter storms.

Flood campaigner Mary Long-Dhonau is urging residents of Worcester to check their flood risk as the county faces fiercer autumn and winter storms caused by a developing 'super El Niño'. The Met Office has predicted an increased likelihood of wetter than average conditions during autumn, with the El Niño expected to strengthen through autumn and peak in winter.

Long-Dhonau, known as 'Flood Mary', has advised people to enter their postcode on the Government website to check their flood risk level—identified as very low, low, medium or high. She warned that many people may be surprised to learn their flood risk has increased. Long-Dhonau noted that 'if you prepare, flooding isn't as bad' and recommended stocking up on tinned food and protein bars to mitigate the effects of extreme weather.

She also urged people to investigate Flood Re and the Build Back Better scheme, a joint initiative between the Government and the insurance industry to help those at risk.

How it is being reported

• 'Check your flood risk now' says flood expert as Worcester braced for bad stormsFlood campaigner Mary Long-Dhonau has urged people to check their flood risk as the county is braced for autumn and winter storms caused by a 'super El Niño'.Worcester News · 14 Oct, 05:00
• 'Check your flood risk now' says flood expert as Worcester braced for bad stormsFlood campaigner Mary Long-Dhonau has urged people to check their flood risk as the county is braced for autumn and winter storms caused by a 'super El Niño'.Malvern Gazette · 14 Oct, 05:00

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