The areas most at risk of flash floods as El Niño threatens millions in UK
The UK government is launching a taskforce to address flood risks for millions of homes as the Met Office predicts a wetter-than-normal winter due to El Niño. The article also includes a disjointed report regarding a surprise 'energy ceasefire' announcement by Donald Trump in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Extreme weather preparedness is critical for infrastructure stability, while the reported geopolitical ceasefire could have massive implications for global energy markets.
There is an increased likelihood of wetter than normal weather during late autumn and early winter, Met Office warns
A total of 6.3 million homes and businesses are at risk of flooding in England, according to the Environment Agency (Photor: Jacob King/PA) Lucie Heath Environment Correspondent close Cancel email X WhatsApp Facebook link share Share bookmark Save Sefton, Thurrock and Hackney are among the areas where households are most at risk of flash flooding as El Niño increases the risk of wet weather this autumn .
The Government is launching a new taskforce to prepare Britain for extreme weather , with an initial focus on preparing the nation for potential flooding this winter .
It comes as the Met Office warns there is an increased likelihood of wetter than normal conditions across the country during the late autumn and early winter.
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