Thousands of Flood Defenses in England Fail Inspection
Update: 2025-12-10
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Thousands of flood defenses in England were found to be in poor condition as winter began, with nearly nine percent below standard. This poses a significant risk to homes and businesses, as highlighted by recent flooding in areas like York and Greater Manchester. Over forty percent of defenses in North Tyneside, Brentwood, and Hart were failing, and one fifth along the Thames corridor were also below par. The Environment Agency, which inspects nearly all defenses, aims for a two percent failure rate but currently stands at nearly nine percent. The government has pledged funds to build and restore defenses, but the challenge remains as increasingly wet winters make maintenance and repair more difficult.
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