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What are the practical consequences of increased flooding and a lack of investment in defences?
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?
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?
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?
What is causing more unpredictable and extreme weather events in the UK?
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What has caused large areas of England to be submerged under murky flood water?
What has caused large areas of England to be submerged under murky flood water?
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How has the heavy rain impacted the country in the context of the existing sodden condition?
How has the heavy rain impacted the country in the context of the existing sodden condition?
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What advice has the Environment Agency in England provided to people in flood warning areas?
What advice has the Environment Agency in England provided to people in flood warning areas?
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How has the global climate breakdown contributed to the worsening situation of floods in England?
How has the global climate breakdown contributed to the worsening situation of floods in England?
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What are some of the practical consequences of increased flooding and a lack of investment in defences in England?
What are some of the practical consequences of increased flooding and a lack of investment in defences in England?
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