Environment Agency warns millions unaware of flood risk

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Sept, 17:42 · Archive

The Environment Agency warns that millions of people in England do not know their properties are at flood risk.

The Environment Agency has warned that around a third of people at risk of flooding in England are unaware of their situation. The agency is urging residents of around 6 million properties to prepare for a wet and windy three months ahead, with experts saying the coming period is more likely than usual to be wet and stormy due to weather patterns and the impact of El Niño, increasing flooding risk.

How it is being reported

• Homeowners in England urged to check flood risk: ‘A third of people don’t realise’Guardian Business · 30 Sept, 14:50
• Six key items millions will be told to prepare for El Niño flood riskThe i Paper · 30 Sept, 14:30

In this story: Environment Agency · England · El Niño

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