Three million properties shown to be at risk of flash flooding in England

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New maps from Environment Agency reveal level of risk to properties – including No 10 Downing Street

Three million properties in England, including No 10 Downing Street, are at risk of flash flooding, according to new maps published by the Environment Agency on Thursday. The maps, the first of their...

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