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Two million in England unaware of flood risk to homes

Original: Two million people in England unaware their properties are at risk of flooding

An estimated two million people in England live in properties at risk of flooding without knowing it, according to reporting by The Guardian. The figure points to a gap in public awareness of flood exposure, raising concerns that households are unprepared for extreme weather events as climate change increases the frequency of flooding across the country.

Why now: Flooding risk and preparedness are in the news as extreme weather events increase in England.

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