Weather & Science
England Warns Nearly a Million More Properties Face Flood Risks
- Environment Agency says 6.3 million properties at flood risk
- One in four properties could be at risk of damage by 2050
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Almost a million more properties in England are at risk of flooding than previously thought, raising concerns about a growing number of uninsurable or unsellable properties over the coming decades.
Data from the Environment Agency on Tuesday showed 6.3 million homes and businesses are in danger of damage from overflowing rivers, sea or drains. That’s up nearly 15% from 5.5 million in its previous assessment in 2018.