More flooding on the way as Met Office predicts three inches of rain is set to fall in just 24 hours

The UK is set to be lashed by wet weather and faces potential flooding misery as some areas experiences a month’s worth of rain in 24 hours. 136 flood alerts have been put in place – mostly in the South – while the north has large yellow rain warnings for today before some respite on … Read more

Thousands of new-build homes could be at high risk of flooding

11,000 new-build homes could be at high risk of flooding Plans cover seven counties including Calderdale, Herefordshire and Shropshire  Buyers of at-risk homes not eligible for cover with Government’s flood insurance Government defines high risk areas as having one per cent chance of flooding By Chris Brooke for the Daily Mail Published: 01:01 GMT, 24 … Read more

Homeowners should plant absorbent plants in their front garden to fight flooding

The key to protecting your home against flooding could be as simple as turning your gravel and tarmac patches into gardens, according to a leading expert. A botanist has revealed planting ‘rain gardens’ of grass, shrubs and plants can help soak up excess water and combat flooding.  This past weekend, thousands of Britons were forced … Read more

Discovery Of World’s Largest Cave Fish In Meghalaya: ‘Flooding in caves, rich fauna made fish grow to 40 cm’

Written by Anjali Marar | Pune | Published: February 18, 2020 4:15:09 am Discovery of the fish, measuring 40 cm, has left more questions for scientists to answer — on its evolution, presence in the caves of Meghalaya and its large size. Regular flooding leaving ample trails of vegetation and scores of unknown organisms found … Read more