‘Homes may have to be abandoned’: how climate crisis has reshaped Britain’s flood risk
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Recent intense storms in southwest England, including Storm Chandra, have caused severe flooding, leading to evacuations, school closures, and community disruption. Residents of the Somerset Levels, who experienced similar flooding in 2014, report that these events are becoming more frequent and intense. Scientists attribute the increased rainfall and wetter winters to climate change, with the impacts accelerating faster than protective measures can be implemented. Experts note that the UK is experiencing changes in winter rainfall that were not expected for another 20 years. The situation raises concerns about the long-term habitability of some settlements in the region.
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