After impact of Storm Desmond in north of England environment secretary sets up group to witness at flood-defence planningThe environment secretary,Elizabeth Truss, has set up a group to consider whether flood defences in Cumbria need to be strengthened after thousands of homes were affected by heavy rain and floods following Storm Desmond.
The Cumbrian Floods Partnership group will witness at options for slowing key rivers to reduce the intensity of water flows and build stronger links between local residents, and community groups and flood-defence planning. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com