Floods
Climate change is the main reason for extreme weather in Wales.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms sweep across the country every year.
Buildings can be damaged by flood water, lightning and strong winds.
The Welsh Government spends millions on flood defence schemes.
However, serious problems are still occurring.
Flood warning systems can fail.
Flooding can overwhelm defences.
Homes and businesses were underwater in areas that had not seen flooding for decades.
Some families in south Wales have been forced to leave homes that had already been flooded twice.
Fire service crews spent many hours pumping water out of their homes.
Residents and businesses are living in fear of more floods.
Drains are blocked with silt from the the winter’s floods.
The drains need clearing urgently as this is a cause of flooding in many areas.
Sandbags need to be delivered to every home that is at risk from floods.
It is obvious that Wales will need significant investment in new flood defence schemes.
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Climate change is the main reason for extreme weather in Wales.
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