2020's Storm Dennis floods in Wales prompt Natural Resources Wales to encourage flood alert system registration for preparedness.

Jeff Baxter, a bookshop owner in Pontypridd, Wales, monitors river levels after his store was damaged by the severe flooding of Storm Dennis in February 2020. In response to increasing flood risks due to climate change, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) encourages individuals and businesses to register for its flood alert system, which offers early warnings based on data from 400 monitoring stations. While the system cannot prevent flooding, it can aid in preparedness.

October 06, 2024
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