Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 30273
Weather: Warnings
Tabled: 10 February 2025
Answered: 25 February 2025
Question
Tom Collins
Labour — Worcester
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what evidence his Department is gathering to inform future rainfall assumptions in flood prediction modelling.
Answer
Emma HardyThe Environment Agency (EA) uses a range of future rainfall assumptions in their flood prediction modelling including consideration for how our weather patterns are changing. The EA operates a network of approximately 2,400 rain gauges across England, pro...
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