The Mayor of London, Sir Sadiq Khan, has warned that over 50,000 basement properties are at heightened risk of flooding resulting from climate change impacts. London has experienced severe weather, notably flash floods in July 2021 that left many homeless. As temperatures rise, City Hall is distributing guidance on flood preparedness to affected households. The risks extend beyond basements, with potentially half of London's hospitals and significant infrastructure at risk. This reflection highlights the urgent need for urban readiness amid increasing extreme weather events linked to climate change.
"In July 2021, severe flooding left some Londoners temporarily homeless as thousands of properties were filled with storm water and sewage after more than a month's rain fell in two hours."
"While the likelihood of flooding remained low for most basement properties, where it does occur the damage and risk to life can be serious."
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