The Environment Agency is holding a series of groundwater flooding roadshows across Wiltshire and Dorset in November to raise public awareness of this type of flooding.
Groundwater flooding from fields onto the road at Wyke Down in Dorset in January 2023.
Pic: Environment Agency
Communities affected by groundwater flooding across the two counties are being invited to attend engagement events taking place throughout November.
The events, hosted by the Environment Agency, in collaboration with Wiltshire and Dorset Councils and Wessex Water, aim to raise awareness and increase preparedness for groundwater flooding across the regions.
Environment Agency groundwater specialist Guy Parker explained:
“Living on the chalk is unique. While the landscape of southern England is beautiful, it can also pose challenges for those who live there. Managing water in the summer and groundwater flooding in the winter are just two issues communities face.
“On our roadshow, we will talk about the rollercoaster that is life on the chalk, the history and mechanics of groundwater and the impact of climate change. To improve resilience against this flooding, we will also discuss the groundwater flood warning service, natural flood management and the property flood resilience measures available, as well as making a forecast for the forthcoming winter.”
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