The Cockett Wick Seawall Improvement scheme means 3,000 homes and businesses in Jaywick are now better protected from tidal flooding. Across the country, we're working on similar schemes to keep local communities safe from the threat of flooding. gov.uk/government/new…

Going boating this weekend? 🛥️ Remember to take extra care around locks, weirs and moorings. Always follow safety signage, and if you find yourself in the water unexpectedly remember to #FloatToLive. #RespectTheWater

Extreme weather conditions can have devastating impacts on people’s lives and businesses. The new Floods & Droughts Research Infrastructure will use real-time data to better predict the extent and location of severe weather, and help people plan to limit its impact.

⚠️ Yellow weather warning Updated ⚠️ Thunderstorms across parts of the UK Valid until 2359 on Sunday Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️

Potential thunderstorms today could result in intense downpours across England. This may cause surface water #flooding in some areas. Stay safe and don’t walk or drive through flood water. Sign up for flood warnings: gov.uk/sign-up-for-fl…

Rather cloudy this afternoon, but spells of warm sunshine in places ⛅ The risk of thunderstorms, leading to some localised disruption ⚠️ Humid towards the southeast with highs of 27-28°C 🌡️

A cluster of thunderstorms along the Dorset coast is expected to move north through the coming hours. Some places are likely to see 20-30 mm of rain fall in around 1 hour, hail and lightning also a risk 🌩️ Heavy showers are also developing across parts of northern England 🌩️

Extreme flooding and droughts are estimated to cost the UK economy £740 million a year. We're investing in a new national facility that will better predict adverse weather to help protect peoples homes, businesses & livelihoods, whilst growing the economy through new innovation.

⚠️ Yellow weather warning UPDATED⚠️ Thunderstorms across parts of the UK NOW – 23:59 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️

#TeamEA are increasing our inspections to uncover non-compliance and hold water companies to account. That includes their use of storm overflows on dry days, or ‘dry day spills’, as you can see here 👇 Wondering what a dry day spill is? environmentagency.blog.gov.uk/2024/08/28/wha…

Don’t climb, play or swim in or around sluices. They open and close automatically without warning and when they do, they will sweep you away in a dangerous rush of water. Follow safety signage and remember #FloatToLive if you get into trouble. #RespectTheWater

⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️ Rain across much of southern England and south Wales Wednesday 2100 – Thursday 2345 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware⚠️

We are growing our specialised workforce and investing in our staff to regulate for a better water environment. 182 Environment Officers have already completed training in auditing to identify the causes of non-compliance. Read more: environmentagency.blog.gov.uk/2024/07/31/how…

We want to support the best operators in the waste sector. Your insight is essential in enabling us to stop waste criminals faster. Report any suspected illegal waste activity anonymously to Crimestoppers: crimestoppers-uk.org or call 0800 555 111 #WasteCrimeWednesday

Our Chief Executive, Philip Duffy, and the Thames Estuary 2100 team hosted partners from across government today along the Thames Estuary. They discussed climate adaptation on the Thames, and opportunities to create climate resilient riversides that benefit both people and planet.

There's an increasing risk of travel disruption in southern areas today as periods of heavy rain turn persistent in places 🌧️ If you have a journey planned, be aware of possible flooding, especially later in the day ⚠️

We welcome the opportunity to step up our regulation of the water sector. The #WaterBill announced by Defra UK will help us protect our precious water quality and resources, hold water companies to account and ensure the polluter pays. Read on: linkedin.com/pulse/our-resp…

🎉 Big River Watch starts today! It's time to get outside, connect with your local river, and record what you see with the free Big River Watch app! Don't forget to share your river watching with us - use #BigRiverWatch and tag us The Rivers Trust.

Bathing water quality can be temporarily affected by natural factors like heavy rain ⛈️ When we predict a potential dip in water quality, we issue a pollution risk forecast warning and advise against swimming. Check warnings on #Swimfo before you swim: environment.data.gov.uk/bwq/profiles/

Our Natural Flood Management scheme in Weardale is now complete!🎉 By collaborating with landowners and adopting nature-based solutions, the project improves flood resilience for local communities and habitats for wildlife. Learn more about the scheme: gov.uk/government/new…