Article X1MJ Britain's flood defences: five key questions answered

Britain's flood defences: five key questions answered

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Nadia Khomami and Josh Halliday
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Storm Desmond has devastated parts of Lancashire and Cumbria despite existing flood control systems. What are they and how should they work?

What are Britain's flood defences?

In England and Wales the Environment Agency is responsible for managing the two kinds of flood defences: hard and soft.

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