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Floodfighters
Firefighters at Carrow are being trained on Welsh rapids: “it’s as fierce water as you can get in the UK, dealing with currents, tides and eddies.”
Once training is complete, a brand new rescue boat will be on hand to respond to major flooding emergencies. Read More…
Snow showers this December
Why Norwich will be getting a white Christmas this year… Read More…
Feature: Why flooding’s an issue in NR2
The council recently held a public meeting, explaining how it had identified which parts of Norwich would be worst off in the case of flash floods.
Over in our Features section, find out where, why… and what you can do to protect your home.
Why flooding’s an issue in NR2
Norwich escaped the floods that overwhelmed thousands of properties in 2007 and hit Cumbria in 2009, but they were a reminder of just how devastating such flooding can be.
Research into which areas of Norwich are most at risk identified the densely populated area, just off Unthank Road. (See map, which centres on Avenue Road) Read More…
Homes at risk of flash floods
Almost two thousand homes in south Norwich have been identified as at risk of flash flooding.
Residents in potentially vulnerable properties can find out what they can do to help protect their homes this week.
Photo: Andrew Wenley.
Forecasters predict flash floods
Unthank Road. June 1984. Photo: Andrew Wenley
Weather forecasters are warning of heavy downpours in south Norwich tomorrow – which could cause flash floods reminiscent of 1984.
In June that year, residents on Unthank Road found their street turned into a river following heavy rain. Read More…
Roads, rubbish and wrapping up warm
Winter weather takes its toll. Police issue a warning after seeing drivers acting dangerously.
UEA landscapes: David Senior. See more of his local photos on his blog.
School closure details
Snow on the ground inevitably means some schools will be forced to close this week. Here’s how to find out which ones will be shut in south Norwich.
Bitterly cold weather and a risk of snow in the forecast for at least the next week.
Norwich grit lorries reduced
It’s been revealed there’ll be fewer gritters covering Norwich this winter. As the city gears up for the next cold snap, 2800 tonnes of rock salt have been put in storage.
And councils have a simple message for residents who clear snow from paths. Read More…
