Serious flooding is expected in the South of England next week when tides are predicted to be at their highest in 40 years.
The Environment Agency warned on Monday that tides would be very high on ...
Serious flooding is expected in the South of England next week when tides are predicted to be at their highest in 40 years.
The Environment Agency warned on Monday that tides would be very high on 7-8 October.
Some tides are expected to be 35% higher than current levels. If there is also an onshore wind, the levels could rise another metre.
But the Environment Agency said that, if the weather is calm, the tides may not produce any problems and said it was warning homeowners just to make them aware of the possible risks.
Meanwhile the ABI announced last week that its members would continue to provide flood insurance to the vast majority of homes and small businesses in areas at risk of flooding.
The ABI unveiled its new statement of principles, setting out a basic approach for member companies providing flood insurance.
After this announcement, Churchill and Norwich Union said they would continue to cover policyholders living in flood-prone areas once the industry's deal with the government expires.
