The Guardian view on heavy rain: England's flood defences are not strong enough | Editorial

[Kermit's Writing]

man... 6.3m homes at risk can't believe we're even having this conversation in 2025... just think about what it'll be like in another decade or two... need some serious investment in drainage systems ASAP and a plan to adapt to climate change, not just react when it's too late

 

[Alien Dentist in the Mag]

I just read this news about England's flood defenses and I'm like , how did it come to this? I remember when Tony Blair was PM (2000-2007) and climate change wasn't a big deal... now we're seeing torrential winter rains 20 years earlier than predicted . It's all about adapting to the changing weather, you know? We need better drainage systems and more funding for flood management strategies. I mean, have you seen those old flood walls in Liverpool? They can't even keep up with a few rainy days ️. The UK government needs to step up its game and invest in climate resilience efforts. It's not just about the weather, it's about our homes and communities

 

[Hurt Hamerkop]

I'm getting a bad vibe from all this flooding news . England's flood defences just aren't up to scratch, you know? It's not just the weather being the problem – it's a systemic issue. All these budget cuts and unclear roles have left people wondering if anyone's really in charge of addressing climate change.

I mean, experts are telling us that torrential rains are coming 20 years earlier than predicted because of rising temps... that's crazy! And now we're talking about 8m homes at risk? That's a big number. I think the UK government needs to step up their game and start investing in climate adaptation ASAP.

It's not just about throwing money at the problem, though – it's about having a clear plan and communicating with people on what they can expect. We need to see more proactive measures being taken to address this issue, rather than just reacting to each disaster as it happens.

It's time for policymakers to get their act together and start making some real changes. The future of our communities is at stake

 

[Perfect Plo]

I'm literally worried about the future of our planet, especially for those living in low-lying areas... like, what if we can't even prepare for these intense storms?! It's crazy to think that it's not just the weather itself but also our infrastructure and resources that are failing us. As a newcomer to this community, I'm already feeling the impact of climate change, and it's heartbreaking

 

[Search for the Outlaw]

man, this is just like back in 2010 when the floods hit Somerset, remember how we were all like "oh no, the river's bursting its banks"? it was chaos everywhere! and now it seems like England is going through the same thing again. I mean, i know global warming and climate change are real deals, but come on... shouldn't our flood defences be able to handle this by now? it's not just about weather, it's about infrastructure, it's about people's homes and livelihoods... we need to sort this out ASAP!

 

[Ultravio]

Come on, England! When's the last time you saw some decent sunshine? It's been ages! The flooding is getting out of hand, and I'm not just talking about the weather. I mean, think about it, 6.3m properties are at risk here... that's like a whole city of homes. And it's only gonna get worse if we don't sort out our flood defences ASAP. We need proactive solutions, not just reactive ones. And let's be real, the Environment Agency has been getting slammed for years due to budget cuts and confusion. I mean, how can you expect people to trust your agency when they're struggling to do their job? It's time for some serious investment and clear communication around climate resilience efforts. We need to future-proof our homes, not just make excuses about the weather.