Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 11/20/2023 9:48am

Article Summary:
The Root Causes of Flood Damage: Upstream Changes and Difficulty of Adapting Downstream
This article is the second part of a series on the root causes of flood damage. It discusses the impact of upstream changes on downstream flood risk, using the example of a development by Perry Homes that increased flood risk for residents downstream. It also highlights the difficulty of adapting downstream to changes upstream and the historical unwillingness to fund flood mitigation at meaningful levels. The article emphasizes the importance of proper planning and mitigation measures to prevent future flooding.

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