Environment Agency chief: Avoid building new homes on flood plains
For years the Environment Agency - which covers England - has raised concerns about building homes on flood plains, and Sir James is set to reinforce that message in his speech on Tuesday.Sir James will say the"hard truth" is that it may be better for some communities to relocate
Examples of some techniques which could"flood-proof" homes include using the ground floor just for garages, so people can stay safe upstairs.Kayaker paddles along Shrewsbury shopping route It's nothing new for the Environment Agency to warn about home building on flood plains - we've heard that for years.
He raises some profoundly difficult questions such as whether it's feasible to build ever bigger flood defences. Severe flooding has hit parts of England and Wales for weeks, in the wake of two storms which brought heavy rain and strong winds. Meanwhile, dozens of people in Wharfage, Ironbridge, have been asked to evacuate as the River Severn may breach the flood barriers.
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