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The Environment Agency (EA) is a non-departmental public body, established in 1995 and sponsored by the United Kingdom government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), with responsibilities relating to the protection and enhancement of the environment in England.

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PM branded 'traitor' in flood-stricken town The Prime Minister was met with heckles of “traitor” as he arrived in Worcestershire to visit ongoing efforts to tackle flooding. Boris Johnson arrived on the banks of the River Severn in Bewdley.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:34Published on March 8, 2020

UK Flooding: More evacuations as water levels keep rising There is no let-up in sight for flood-hit communities across the UK after heavy rain overnight caused rivers to burst their banks. Residents in the Worcestershire town of Bewdley were forced to.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:39Published on February 26, 2020

No respite for flood victims as water pours over defences Flood-hit residents have been warned significant risks remain over the next few days in parts of England, with yet more rainfall expected. The Environment Agency forecast ongoing flooding during the.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:34Published on February 25, 2020


More rain expected for flood-hit regions Parts of the UK which have already been saturated by heavy rainfall and flooding are braced as forecasters warn of further wet weather. The Environment Agency (EA) said there were 106 flood warnings in.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:43Published on February 20, 2020

Upton-upon-Severn surrounded by flood water Flood water continues to surround Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, in the aftermath of Storm Dennis. The Environment Agency reported England has already had 141% of its average February rainfall so.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:43Published on February 20, 2020

Environment Secretary defends flood response The Environment Secretary has defended the Government's response to the flooding caused by Storm Dennis and Storm Ciara. George Eustice confirmed that the Bellwin scheme had been activated, providing.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:37Published on February 17, 2020

Storm Dennis: Soldiers deployed to help flood-hit communities The Government will use “all means” available to help flood-hit communities, the Defence Secretary said, after the Army was sent in to help locals prepare for Storm Dennis. A deployment of 75.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:30Published on February 15, 2020

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UK Weather: 77 flood warnings issued with hours until water levels hit peak 'Avoid using low-lying footpaths and avoid contact with flood water,' warns Environment Agency Independent - Published on March 2, 2020
UK weather: Critical incident declared as Storm Jorge pummels flood-hit Britain with heavy rain 'More frequent periods of extreme weather like this' expected because of climate change, Environment Agency warns Independent - Published on February 29, 2020
Environment Agency chief: Avoid building new homes on flood plains The head of the Environment Agency says new buildings should be made more resilient to flooding. BBC News - Published on February 25, 2020

'Lives at risk' as River Severn set to rise to highest level in 20 years Flood-prone communities may have to be abandoned, warns Environment Agency chief Independent - Published on February 25, 2020
Storm Dennis: Flooding 'is going to get worse' The recent flooding is "scary" and "not normal", warns Environment Agency boss Dave Throup. BBC News - Published on February 20, 2020
Storm Dennis news: Nine severe flood warnings remain in place as heavy rain expected 'This is not normal flooding, we are in uncharted territory,' Environment Agency warns Independent - Published on February 18, 2020

Couple sentenced over North Yorkshire waste tip air risk Burning waste at the tip caused "significant risk to air quality", the Environment Agency says. BBC News - Published on January 18, 2020
UK weather forecast: Flood warnings in place as rain set to spread across the nation Environment Agency warns first rain of 2020 could cause flooding due to high groundwater levels Independent - Published on January 1, 2020
England floods: Gloucestershire residents thwarted in water battle The Environment Agency has warned river levels are likely to remain high for the next few days. BBC News - Published on November 17, 2019
UK weather: Temperatures to plunge to -2C as 1,200 homes evacuated due to floods More than 600 homes damaged in Yorkshire alone, Environment Agency says Independent - Published on November 15, 2019

UK weather forecast: Met Office issues 'danger to life' warnings as heavy rain and gale-force winds threaten fireworks displays Environment Agency lists nine flood warnings and 70 flood alerts for England Independent - Published on November 2, 2019
Flood warnings span River Severn in England An Environment Agency representative says he has not seen warnings cover such a long stretch before. BBC News - Published on October 29, 2019
Floods in Otterburn as River Rede bursts banks Heavy rain is expected to persist throughout Sunday, the Environment Agency said. BBC News - Published on August 11, 2019	River Frome tributary turns bright blue The Environment Agency says it does not know what changed the colour of the River Frome tributary. BBC News - Published on August 10, 2019
Agricultural pollution kills 10,000 fish in Devon river The Environment Agency has identified the source and is working out how it got into the river. BBC News - Published on August 5, 2019	Thousands of fish and insects killed as unidentified substance pollutes Somerset river Twelve-year-old boy alerted Environment Agency to pollution with photo of dead fish he pulled from River Sheppey Independent - Published on August 5, 2019
'Intense downpours' lead to flash flooding in Yorkshire Dales River levels are expected to "rise significantly overnight", the Environment Agency says. BBC News - Published on July 30, 2019	Wainfleet flooding: Environment Agency defends response Sir James Bevan says the Environment Agency "acted quickly" to tackle a river which burst its banks. BBC News - Published on June 20, 2019
Wainfleet flooding: Evacuated families face days away from home amid threat of more rain New warnings issued by Met Office and Environment Agency Independent - Published on June 16, 2019