OK, so flooding is becoming more regular and extreme.
The event on "Cockermouth" being one example.
And when I say "Cockermouth", I was not referring to some adult DVDs I (may) have.

As an ?Environmental Consultant I noted some years ago the Environmental Agency (EA) noted their 'Flooding Risk Maps' were out-of-date. These maps have not been updated.

Further hindrances to predictions have been cause by the excessive use of concrete hard standing for new developments.

What further annoys me is that the Environmental Agency "flood defences" are politically orientated.
That is to say, they move the problem elsewhere.
They protect affluent areas, but move the problem
to "somewhere else".

I disengage, I turn the page.

Very interesting thoughts, what would your long term strategy be to prevent flooding of existing residential areas?

I ride a GS scooter with my hair cut neat
I wear my war time coat in the wind and sleet.

and the ground becomes dryer, more solid than before and when the biblical rain comes, everything floods as the water cant soak in.

just ban rain, easy.

Edited by paperhat (25 Jan 2017 1.14pm)

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