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The Guardian view on heavy rain: England’s flood defences are not strong enough

《卫报》观点:英格兰的防洪设施不足以应对大雨

A flood warning sign on a flooded road in Mountsorrel in Leicestershire.

A flood warning sign on a flooded road in Mountsorrel in Leicestershire.

2026-02-09  514  中等
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In Somerset, where more than 600 homes were flooded in 2014, emergency pumps have been added to the permanent ones stationed at Northmoor, in an attempt to keep water at bay. But some spoke of “a losing battle” in the face of escalating risk due to climate change. Cereal and vegetable growers are waiting for waters to recede before assessing crop damage.

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