News · 15 July 2026
Why UK water failures could turn 'deadly'
Britain's aging dams, aqueducts, and canals need urgent upgrades to prevent flash floods, according to former environment secretary Lord Deben. He warned that the UK is unprepared for more frequent heavy rain or summer droughts due to climate change and underinvestment. Lord Deben also expressed disapproval regarding the absence of new reservoirs in England for more than three decades.
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