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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Emily Beament

More than six million homes and businesses ‘in flood-risk areas’ in England

A new report warns 6.3 million properties in England are at risk of flooding (Jacob King/PA) - (PA Wire)

About one in five homes and businesses in England are in areas at risk of river, sea and flash flooding, analysis from the Environment Agency has warned.

A major new update from the agency, which comes after widespread disruption and floods from storms Bert and Darragh, shows 6.3 million properties in England are in areas at risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface flooding, or a combination of different sources.

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