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Norfolk’s planned stormwater fixes could have improved flood response, report suggests
13+ hour, 45+ min ago (783+ words) NORFOLK — Water inundated several underpass stormwater systems during an extraordinarily intense August storm that dumped up to 6 inches of rain on parts of the city in just a few hours. When pump systems couldn’t keep up, some underpasses filled as…...
Getting winter ready: Northwich defences put to the test
22+ hour, 8+ min ago (704+ words) The Environment Agency will run a large-scale training exercise in Northwich on the weekend of 11 to 12 October, testing its flood defence scheme. A large-scale exercise will put the Environment Agency’s £7m Northwich Flood Risk Management Scheme through its paces this weekend…...
Virginia Beach Breaks Ground on $127M Pump Station a Decade After Matthew's Floodwaters
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (717+ words) Virginia Beach $127M Pump Station Targets Flood Relief Hoodline Explore Our Cities & Metro Areas (A-Z) Virginia Beach Breaks Ground on $127M Pump Station a Decade After Matthew's Floodwaters Ten years after Hurricane Matthew dumped up to 14 inches of rain on Virginia Beach…...
How £50m will be spent to protect Somerset from flooding
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (1313+ words) Somerset Council has revealed how £50m of central government funding will be spent over the next two years to protect Somerset from future flooding. The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) provided funding in early-June for "flood resilience…...
Flood defences approved at De Koffie Pot in Herefordshire
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (216+ words) Defences at a business in a flood-impacted area of Herefordshire have been given the go-ahead by the council. Located in two listed buildings, De Koffie Pot sits on the north bank of the River Wye, east of the Grade I…...
Flooding defence project going £10m over budget
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (347+ words) A MAJOR Cardiff engineering project to protect parts of the city from rising water levels could end up almost a year behind schedule and £10m over-budget. In June 2021 the city’s cabinet approved the Cardiff Coastal Defence Scheme to protect against rising…...
Thinking of wrapping your car in a giant plastic bag for a flood? It'll stay dry, but could grow mould and float away, warns Thai scientist, Asia News
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (521+ words) BANGKOK — As floodwaters rise, some motorists may be tempted to wrap their cars in giant plastic bags to keep the water out, but a prominent Thai scientist has warned that the unusual solution comes with its own set of risks....
Toyota Hilux GR Sport shows off its unreal power and strength by driving alongside Toyota Corolla Altis to block it from heavy floodwaters
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (498+ words) Published on Oct 03, 2026 at 4:09 PM (UTC-4) by Ben Thompson This Toyota Hilux GR Sport got to show off its incredible power by aiding a Toyota Corolla Altis during extreme weather. A video has been doing the rounds on social media,…...
Repairing cars damaged by flood water
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (57+ words) WOWT Repairing cars damaged by flood water First-year teacher Ryan Swierczek leads students ahead of Saturday competition Video 2 Crete’s Blue River Raceway still underwater after historic eastern Nebraska rainfall Man takes plea deal in Lincoln grocery store killing Crooked Creek…...
Thinking of wrapping your car in a giant plastic bag for a flood? It’ll stay dry, but could grow mould and float away, warns Thai scientist
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (555+ words) BANGKOK, Oct 3 — As floodwaters rise, some motorists may be tempted to wrap their cars in giant plastic bags to keep the water out, but a prominent Thai scientist has warned that the unusual solution comes with its own set of…...