Flood Risk Warning Issued as One in Seven Welsh Properties Are at Risk
NRW says one in seven homes and businesses in Wales face flood risk as it urges people to check warnings and prepare early.
- Natural Resources Wales launched the Flood Ready campaign, running October 12 to 16, encouraging residents to check flood risks and sign up for free flood warning services.
- One in seven homes and businesses in Wales are at risk of flooding, according to NRW, while the Met Office warns of an increased likelihood of "wetter, windier and milder conditions" this autumn and early winter.
- Jeremy Parr, head of flood and incident risk management at NRW, warned against complacency, stating, "Just because you've never experienced flooding before doesn't mean you're not at risk."
- In Cardigan, residents developed a Community Flood Plan along the River Teifi, with Jane Roche stating, "Having a plan before you need it is far better than trying to make decisions when the water is already rising."
- NRW continues investing in engineering solutions in Ceredigion, including proposed tidal flood risk management schemes, though officials emphasize individual resilience remains critical.
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