UK urged to prepare for autumn of flood risks - and droughts

James Murray
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Floods Resilience Taskforce meets as Met Office warns parts of the UK likely to see above average rainfall, while other areas could see drought conditions persist

The government's Floods Resilience Taskforce will today meets for the fourth time, as policymakers work to prepare for an autumn and winter that could see both increased flood risks and continued drought...

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