The destruction in the north of England brings into stark focus the effects of storms on housing. We look at the wider situation1. Millions of households are at risk from floodingAround 5m,or a sixth of the properties in England, are deemed to occupy a higher than normal risk of flooding – but only around half are from rivers or the sea. The rest are at risk from rising groundwater, and sewer problems and flash flooding. According to the organization of British Insurers,just 55% of those living in flood risk areas are aware that their domestic is at risk. At least 350000 properties are considered to be at such high risk that the industry accepts they are not a viable commercial risk for the industry. You can check your risk of flooding at Checkmyfloodrisk.co.uk or the Environment Agency website.
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Source: theguardian.com