UK Flood Crisis: Causes and Consequences
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What are the practical consequences of increased flooding and a lack of investment in defences?

rising numbers of people being stuck in homes they cannot insure, let alone sell, businesses suffering, food production facing devastating hits, transport routes becoming unusable, and more people will die

What advice has the Environment Agency in England given to people in flood warning areas?

turn off gas, water and electricity supplies, move possessions upstairs, and move family, pets and cars to safety

What are the names of the storms mentioned in the text?

Storm Henk, Agnes, Babet, and Debi

What is causing more unpredictable and extreme weather events in the UK?

<p>global climate breakdown caused by the burning of fossil fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

What has caused large areas of England to be submerged under murky flood water?

<p>global climate breakdown caused by the burning of fossil fuels</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has the heavy rain impacted the country in the context of the existing sodden condition?

<p>The heavy rain comes at a time when the country is already sodden, with rivers and soils unable to take any more water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What advice has the Environment Agency in England provided to people in flood warning areas?

<p>turn off gas, water and electricity supplies, move possessions upstairs, and move family, pets and cars to safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

How has the global climate breakdown contributed to the worsening situation of floods in England?

<p>The burning of fossil fuels has caused more unpredictable and extreme weather events, leading to a worsening situation of floods in England.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the practical consequences of increased flooding and a lack of investment in defences in England?

<p>rising numbers of people being stuck in homes they cannot insure, businesses suffering in the autumn and winter seasons, food production facing devastating hits, transport routes becoming unusable at times, and more people dying</p> Signup and view all the answers

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