Minister promises to spend 250m to top up England's flood defencesNew funding of £2.65bn for flood defenses aims to protect lives and properties after previous government under-investment.
Thames Barrier won't protect London from floods until 2070 as plannedThames Barrier designed in 1984 may not offer adequate flood defense until 2070 due to increased closures and wear from climate change.
Minister promises to spend 250m to top up England's flood defencesNew funding of £2.65bn for flood defenses aims to protect lives and properties after previous government under-investment.
Thames Barrier won't protect London from floods until 2070 as plannedThames Barrier designed in 1984 may not offer adequate flood defense until 2070 due to increased closures and wear from climate change.
Tampa Bay's main hospital is built on a low-lying island. Hurricane Milton could push its defenses to the limits.Tampa General Hospital is preparing with an AquaFence flood barrier as Hurricane Milton approaches, potentially bringing dangerous storm surges.