London has experienced severe climate impacts, notably during the devastating July 2021 floods that left many residents homeless. In response, City Hall has initiated outreach to thousands of households during Climate Action Week, aiming to educate citizens on flood preparation. Mayor Khan emphasizes a commitment to resilience against climate change impacts alongside carbon emission reduction. Data shows that many critical infrastructures in London, including hospitals and schools, are at heightened flood risk. The urgency for action against such climate-related events is paramount given the unpredictability of flash floods.
The climate emergency is no longer a distant problem, but one that is increasingly reaching our doorsteps, which we saw up-close with the disastrous floods in summer 2021. Khan said. Flash flooding in Nine Elms in 2021. As Mayor, I'm determined to build a better London for everyone by ensuring we are taking action to make our city resilient to the impacts of climate change, but also reducing our carbon emissions to ultimately tackle the crisis.
City Hall analysis has shown that flood risk will affect nearly half of London's hospitals, a quarter of rail stations and one in five schools. Meanwhile, the latest Environment Agency data shows more than half a million London homes and businesses at high or medium risk—the biggest flood risk facing the capital.
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