Essex县议会发起了200万英镑的倡议,以保护住家免受洪水风险增加的影响。 Essex County Council launches £2 million initiative to protect homes from increased flooding risks.

Essex县议会正在推出一项200万英镑的倡议,以保护房屋免受洪水的侵袭,向家庭提供8 000英镑用于防洪,如加固门和水泵。 Essex County Council is rolling out a £2 million initiative to protect homes against flooding, offering up to £8,000 to households for flood defenses such as reinforced doors and pumps. 根据气象局预测,到2070年冬季降雨量将增加35%,强度将增加25%。 This move follows Met Office predictions of a 35% increase in winter rainfall and a 25% rise in intensity by 2070. 该理事会还计划制定一项新的防洪战略,并对防洪项目投资450万英镑。 The council also plans a new flood strategy and a £4.5 million investment in flood defense projects.