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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/oct/14/millions-more-homes-in-great-britain-at-risk-of-flooding-investigation-finds>
"Millions more homes in England, Scotland and Wales face devastating floods,
and some towns may have to be abandoned as climate breakdown makes many areas
uninsurable, a
Guardian investigation has found.
New analysis from the insurance industry, seen by the
Guardian, reveals the
extent of concern in the sector, with bosses warning that large swathes of
housing and commercial property in densely populated areas will be at greater
risk.
Separately, experts have said that some towns may need to be abandoned as homes
and businesses struggle to get insurance in areas repeatedly battered by storms
and rising sea levels.
Densely populated areas including London, Manchester and parts of north-east
England, are likely to be worst hit. Experts also say London’s flood defences
need to be updated urgently to protect the capital from devastating floods.
“The findings are stark,” said Jason Storah, chief executive for UK & Ireland
general insurance at Aviva, which published the analysis. “Millions more
properties will be at risk from flooding, with rising temperatures, increased
urbanisation and inadequate drainage.”"
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*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
