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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Environment
Helena Horton Environment reporter

Lack of investment could leave 600,000 English properties at risk of flooding

Flooding in Hereford in February 2020.
Flooding in Hereford in February 2020 Photograph: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

In England more than 600,000 properties face flooding in the future without investment in drainage, a report from the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) has found.

At the moment, 325,000 English properties have a 60% risk of flooding in the next decade, according to calculations by the NIC, due to a lack of investment in infrastructure.

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