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BBC News
6 days ago
- Climate
- BBC News
Lincolnshire flood alerts upgraded by Environment Agency
Improvements have been made to a flood warning service in Lincolnshire, officials have Environment Agency said the changes included expanding the service to reach hundreds more people, along with work to make alerts in Grantham, Boston, Lincoln and Market Rasen more comes after a number of recent flood events across the county, including in January when more than 30 flood warnings were in have been urged to sign up for the service. David Manby, flood resilience team leader at the Environment Agency, said: "We have been working hard to improve the accuracy and the reach of our flood warning service to better protect people."The changes include a new flood warning area covering the South Forty-Foot Drain in Boston, as well as splitting the River Witham flood warning area in Grantham to ensure better accuracy. According to the Environment Agency, data from the January flooding showed that some Grantham residents received flood warnings, despite not being impacted - meaning they were unnecessarily than 800 homes have now been moved to a new "wider" flood warning zone, a spokesperson added. Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here. Download the BBC News app from the App Store for iPhone and iPad or Google Play for Android devices
Yahoo
18-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Flood alerts stepped up for East Sussex village
Households in an East Sussex village are to get a new flood warning service. Pett, near Hastings, is at risk of flooding from both the sea and the Marsham Sewer drainage ditch, according to the Environment Agency (EA). The village already has a flood warning service which covers the coastal risk, but not for the risk from the sewer. "This will make the flood warnings they receive more targeted and enable the homeowners to take the steps they need to respond in good time," said an EA spokesperson. Henry Bethell, from the EA's flood resilience team, said floods could have a "devastating impact". "However, the climate emergency means we cannot prevent all flooding – so we're working to make communities resilient to future flooding," he said. The new flood warning service area has been created to target groups of households where the chances of flooding might be greater than the larger surrounding area, said the EA. Flood warnings tell people about an imminent risk of flooding to their home or business and help people make informed decisions about how to respond, said the EA. There are three types of warning – flood alert, flood warning and severe flood warning. Home and business owners in Pett will be automatically enrolled to the flood warning service via their mobile network. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. More on this story Flood warnings issued due to expected high tides Swathes of Sussex flooded after heavy rainfall Related internet links Environment Agency - Sign up for flood warnings
BBC News
18-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Flood alert system stepped up in Pett village in East Sussex
Households in an East Sussex village are to get a new flood warning near Hastings, is at risk of flooding from both the sea and the Marsham Sewer drainage ditch, according to the Environment Agency (EA).The village already has a flood warning service which covers the coastal risk, but not for the risk from the sewer."This will make the flood warnings they receive more targeted and enable the homeowners to take the steps they need to respond in good time," said an EA spokesperson. Henry Bethell, from the EA's flood resilience team, said floods could have a "devastating impact"."However, the climate emergency means we cannot prevent all flooding – so we're working to make communities resilient to future flooding," he new flood warning service area has been created to target groups of households where the chances of flooding might be greater than the larger surrounding area, said the warnings tell people about an imminent risk of flooding to their home or business and help people make informed decisions about how to respond, said the EA. There are three types of warning – flood alert, flood warning and severe flood warning. Home and business owners in Pett will be automatically enrolled to the flood warning service via their mobile network.
Arab News
15-07-2025
- Climate
- Arab News
WFP, GCF launch $9.8 million project to protect flood-prone communities in Pakistan's north
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations (UN) World Food Program and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) have launched a $9.8 million project in Pakistan aimed at protecting flood-prone communities in its northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistani state media reported on Tuesday. Titled the 'Integrated Climate Risk Management for Strengthened Resilience to Climate' project, the initiative aims to help flood-prone communities cope with extreme weather by installing early warning systems such as weather stations and river-level monitors. Pakistan is one of the world's most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change and its 240 million residents are facing extreme weather events with increasing frequency. In 2022, unprecedented monsoon floods submerged a third of Pakistan and killed 1,700 people, with some areas still recovering from the damage. This year, more than 110 people have been killed and over 200 injured in rain-related incidents across the country. 'The initiative funded by the GCF with $9.8 million will directly benefit 1.6 million people in Buner and Shangla districts of KP province, two areas highly vulnerable to climate shocks,' the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) news agency reported on Tuesday. The project will help improve coordination among government departments and enhance capacity of local authorities and emergency teams through targeted trainings and essential equipment, according to the report. This will ensure timely and effective responses to climate-related emergencies and faster communication of alerts to communities at risk. People will be trained to interpret warnings issued by the weather systems to evacuate safely and take measures to protect their farms and homes before disasters strike. 'Recurring climate shocks are a driver of hunger and malnutrition, threatening lives, livelihoods and entire food systems,' WFP Pakistan Representative and Country Director Coco Ushiyama was quoted as saying. 'This project represents a multi-layered investment, not only in early warning systems and anticipatory action, but also in local adaptation planning and institutional capacity.' The initiative supports the UN-backed GCF's Strategic Plan 2024–2027 by addressing urgent adaptation needs in underserved areas, bridging critical capacity gaps in flood preparedness and strengthening community resilience.
RNZ News
06-07-2025
- Sport
- RNZ News
Auckland Council reveals new proposal for Takapuna Golf Course
Auckland Council's rendering of a proposal for Takapuna Golf Course. Photo: AUCKLAND COUNCIL Construction to turn Takapuna Golf Course into a flood storage wetland is set to begin in 2027, Auckland Council has announced. It has chosen a design concept that could allow for both flood resilience and a nine-hole golf course with a driving range at AF Thomas Park, also known as Takapuna Golf Course. The council said the project aimed to reduce downstream flood flow through Wairau Creek, cutting flood risk to more than 250 homes and three residential care homes in Milford. It would also protect critical infrastructure and access to key facilities such as North Shore Hospital and Westlake Boys' and Girls' High Schools, as well as Eventfinda Stadium. Auckland Council general manager, healthy waters and flood resilience Craig Mcilroy said the project was a response to the 2023 Auckland floods which heavily impacted parts of Auckland's North Shore. "We heard from the community that they wanted us to move swiftly and decisively while protecting the recreational greenspace they love. This design concept achieves both and we can now progress this important work." If Auckland Council's plan goes ahead, this 10th tee would no longer exist Photo: Davina Zimmer The project has garnered opposition from golfing bodies and prominent figures in the sport . Insurance companies said using the golf course to prevent flooding may be a necessary sacrifice for golfers . Auckland Council said staff evaluated more than 100 flood mitigation options. The Transport, Resilience and Infrastructure Committee endorsed a business case in April to integrate flood storage with recreational facilities at AF Thomas Park. At the same April meeting, the committee requested that the proposed concept be reviewed alongside an alternative put forward by existing leaseholders of AF Thomas Park, Takapuna Golf Course. It explores whether an 18-hole golf course could be retained on the land while providing the same level of flood storage. Tom Mansell, Auckland Council head of sustainable partnerships (healthy waters & flood resilience) said the golf club's initial proposal, creating a large number of smaller stormwater storage ponds throughout the park, was soon found to be unfeasible due to cost and maintenance requirements. The council granted the golf course a one-month extension to provide an another option. A subsequent design was submitted by the golf club which was a very similar approach, both in land formation and stormwater detention, to the Auckland Council design. "The council has worked closely with Takapuna Golf Course to complete a feasibility assessment of the two proposals. An eight-step technical review ensured both options were evaluated fairly for feasibility, cost-effectiveness as well as addressing environmental considerations," Mansell said. "Both the council proposal and the golf course's revised proposal have similarities in terms of placement and the method of storing stormwater on the site. We're confident in the single design concept that's come out of the feasibility assessment and are ready to move this project forward for our communities." Auckland Council said while the confirmed design concept could allow for a nine-hole golf course and a driving range on the site, how the recreational sport could be incorporated into the park's future use was still to be determined and would be decided by the Kaipātiki Local Board in consultation with the community, mana whenua, and advice from council staff. Consultation with the wider community was planned for later this year on potential recreational activities in the green areas surrounding the new wetland. Any additional costs for sport or recreation come at a cost and were currently unfunded. They would be subject to Long-term Plan and alternative budget availability. A Community Advisory Group has been established for the project, with representatives from local community groups, rōpū Māori, schools, and the local board to provide ongoing input and help guide decisions that reflectedlocal needs and aspirations. The Wairau flood resilience project is part of the $760 million Making Space for Water programme and aims to make Auckland's infrastructure more resilient to extreme weather events. Making Space for Water is co-funded with central government, which will provide 62 percent of the project costs.
