Agency estimates homes affected in Cumbria as El Niño increases flooding risk.

The entities involved

• Cumbria →

  ceremonial county of England

  • Jericho is located in West Cumbria, south-west of Carlisle, and is reachable from Barrow.Wed 07:08
  • CBI Regional Director focuses on Cumbria's business needs, coinciding with discussions that devolution plans could benefit future investment.Tue 06:41
• Environment Agency →

  non-departmental public body in the UK

  • Environment Agency issued flood alerts for the county coast, covering Wallasea Island, due to high tides.07:26
  • Wild Trout Trust is leading a river restoration and fish monitoring scheme in River Cover, with support from local groups and previous funding from Yorkshire Water and the Environment Agency.Wed 08:59
• El Niño →

  Spanish rap artist

  • El Niño is currently affecting rainfall and wind patterns across the Pacific Islands.07:44
  • El Niño is increasing cyclone numbers in the Pacific Islands, prompting collaboration between NZ and Australia on outlooks.07:44

Related events

• The Environment Agency has objected to a development project in Witney due to concerns regarding flood risk.Oct 8
• The Environment Agency submitted a planning application for a flood scheme in Cornwall.Sep 28
• Coastal flooding threatens regional infrastructure as Connecticut's governor declares a state of emergency amid El Niño impacts and Los Angeles prepares for El Niño effects.Sep 25
• Climate Central estimates flood damages resulting from powerful El Niño storms affecting the region.Sep 27
• The Environment Agency issued flood alerts covering the county of Suffolk.Fri 18:23