Floodex publishes expert speaker lineup and schedule
Floodex has announced the speaker programme for the free to attend seminars at the upcoming Floodex UK 2024 conference and exhibition which takes place later this month at Excel in London on 27th and 28th November.
Environment Agency publishes mid-term report on £200 million flood and coastal innovation programmes
The Environment Agency has published a mid-programme report on the government’s £200 million flood and coastal innovation programmes which are developing new ways to manage flood and coastal erosion risks in the face of a changing climate.
Environment Agency publishes annual report on flood and coastal erosion risk management work in England
The Environment Agency has published its latest annual corporate report summarising flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) work carried out by risk management authorities (RMA) in England for the period 1st April 2023 to 31st March 2024.
Environment Agency partnership to set out plans for Severn Valley Water Management Scheme
The Environment Agency and its partners in the Severn Valley Water Management Scheme are inviting residents and business owners along the upper Severn Valley to a series of drop-in sessions to find out more about plans to manage water in the Valley.
Environment Agency launches Flood Action Week after wettest 18 months on record
The Environment Agency is urging the public to ensure they are prepared for a flood as the nation marks the annual ‘Flood Action Week’, which this year runs from 14-20 October.
Environment Agency says 22,000-plus properties protected during recent flooding
The Environment Agency says that more than 22,000 properties were protected by the Environment Agency during recent flooding – however, the total number of properties reported to have been flooded stands at around 1,000.
Environment Agency warns of risk of more flooding with heavy rain forecast over next 24 hours
The Environment Agency is warning that heavy rainfall forecast over the next 24 hours across the country means significant river and surface water flooding is possible across central England.
Scientists warn latest extreme rainfall and floods in Europe set to increase further in warming climate
Scientists are warning that recent extreme weather events In Europe are directly attributable to human-induced climate change, with climate models showing roughly a doubling in likelihood and a 7% increase in intensity.
Rural Flood Resilience Partnership publishes first work plan
The Rural Flood Resilience Partnership has published its first work plan - the plan will enable rural communities to strengthen the resilience of their homes and businesses by providing evidenced solutions to the challenges they face in the event of flooding.
Environment Agency warns surface water flooding expected today
The Environment Agency is warning that heavy rain and thunderstorms expected today could lead to significant surface water flooding across parts of the country.
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Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality. -
Kohtari CEO says joined-up water intelligence needed to predict, not just react - not more data
James Sumsion, CEO of predictive water intelligence specialists Kohtari, says the water sector needs to take a giant leap forward, so that it can anticipate and act upon water quality issues - rather than merely react. -
IED compliance – using automated sliding floodgates to support secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites
Ray Moulds, Sales Director at Flood Control International, takes a look at how automated sliding floodgates are supporting secondary containment at water and sewerage company sites.
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