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Preparing For More Floods

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Preparing For More Floods

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The Norfolk Broads find themselves on heightened vigilance for potential inundation, with authorities issuing caution regarding extraordinarily elevated water levels.

Paul Rice, a seasoned flood overseer for the aquatic landscapes, conveyed that the region braces itself for the impending impact of Storm Ciarán, anticipated within the next 24 hours.

He elucidated that water levels have reached an exceptionally elevated state in recent weeks, particularly in the aftermath of the tumultuous Storm Babet. Collaborating with the Environment Agency, Rice's team diligently erected flood barriers at susceptible points.

Mr. Rice expounded, "Commencing sandbag fortifications a decade ago in anticipation of adverse weather, this scenario closely mirrors the severity of 2019, a year that saw the deluge of Potter Heigham."
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