UK Faces Increased Flood Risk Amid Climate Change
UK Faces Increased Flood Risk Amid Climate Change
US · Published Feb 25, 2026
• New research indicates nearly 866,000 UK homes at high flood risk by 2080 due to climate change.
• Record rainfall in early months highlights increasing flood vulnerability in South East and southern England.
• Campaigners urge government action to hold polluters accountable and ensure affordable home insurance amid rising flood risks.
Severe flooding threat increases in the United Kingdom
Recent analyses reveal a growing threat of severe flooding in the United Kingdom due to the intensification of climate change.
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