New flood maps issued by the environment agency show that less people in Devon and around England are now being classed as ‘at risk’ of flooding.
The maps, from the Environment Agency, show areas of the country at risk of flooding from rivers and the sea and help communities and businesses protect their properties from flooding.
The new maps, as well as providing a vital service to the public, will also help local authorities to manage surface water flood risk as required by legislation passed in 2010.
As Lead Local Flood Authority for the area, Devon County Council...
One year on from some of the worst flooding in 2012, latest research by the Environment Agency reveals that last year’s record-breaking wet year in England could have cost the UK economy close to £600 million.
The overall financial cost to businesses of the extreme weather was up to £200 million as total commercial property and contents damage totalled up to £84 million, and further indirect impacts – such as staff working days lost – hit companies and local economies for up to £33 million.
The latest assessment on the financial cost of the 2012 floods reveal that every...
The Met Office has issued weather warnings for the South West as heavy rain and very strong winds are forecast for the region with the risk of possible localised flooding.
Light rain on Saturday during the day will be followed by heavier downpours on Saturday and Sunday evenings, with increasingly strong winds into Monday which could see stormy conditions bringing the risk of possible damage to trees and buildings.
Yellow warnings for rain and potential flooding have been issued for Friday and Sunday; a more serious amber warning for rain, high winds and flooding has been...
The Met Office has issued another yellow warning for the South West as the forecast for the next few days continues to bring rain and the risk of localised flooding to the region.
The Met Office said: "Further heavy showers are likely through the rest of Tuesday and particularly overnight into Wednesday, when organised bands of heavy showers and thunderstorms will move northeastwards, accompanied by squally winds.
"The public should be aware of the risk of disruption, mainly due to localised flooding, but also where squally winds occur."
The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of further outbreaks of heavy, thundery rain for the South West during Thursday and Friday (3rd and 4th October). It has warned the public of the risk of flooding.
The Met Office reports: "Further outbreaks of heavy, thundery, rain will spread from the south during Thursday and overnight into Friday with the potential for some torrential downpours in places."
"The public should be aware of the risk of localised flooding."
The forecast for Thursday and Friday is as follows:
Delegates from East Devon’s Town and Parish Councils turned out in force for a Community Flood Forum event run by EDDC.
The District Council decided to organise the event after hearing from several Town and Parish Councils that it was something they would find useful. The aim of the forum was to give information to Town and Parish Councils on how to prepare for flooding, and how all the agencies involved could help them.
After the conference on Tuesday 23 July Councillor Peter Bowden, EDDC’s Champion for Flood Prevention, said: “Flooding is an issue that has been...
Around 6,000 people still remain stranded as heavy rain prevented rescue efforts from continuing in north India to evacuate people stranded in the flood-hit hill state of Uttarakhand.
Despite relief camps being set up, fresh landslides have prevented rescuers going by road to Badrinath where thousands of pilgrims are waiting to be rescued.
The search and rescue operation in Kedarnath has concluded, said officials today. "No survivors remain in the jungles around Kedarnath. They have all been brought out," said Ravinath Raman, an officer involved with the rescue operation to...
The Law Society of England and Wales has produced a practice note to help solicitors protect clients from flood risk, increasingly a concern for those owning or occupying property and those looking to buy property in flood prone areas.
The Environment Agency estimates that one in six homes in England are at risk from flooding with land increasingly at risk from different types of flooding.
The Law Society practice note provides solicitors with information to help clients understand their flood risk and identify searches, reports and investigations that may be needed to...
Over five million people are at risk from the devastating effects of flooding in the UK, with thousands of properties at risk in the South West. And the Environment Agency is looking for enthusiastic people to advise on the management of flood risk throughout the South West and make a real difference to people’s lives and to the environment we live in.
The Agency is looking for people from all walks of life to fill vacancies on both the South West and Wessex Regional Flood and Coastal Committees (RFCCs). Being an RFCC member is an exciting opportunity to help guide local flood and...
Massive torrential rain has hit the Republic of Mauritius, just east of Madagascar.
Heavy flooding has deluged Port Louis, a city with a population of approximately 150,000 inhabitants.
Local residents have reported avalanches of mud overturning cars and blocking streets.
At least ten people have been killed, with at least eight of the victims being caught in underground areas as the flood waters rose rapidly. Another died of a heart attack. Witnesses have spoken of "avalanches of water", with at least 15 cars swept away. (NewsPoint)
