Residents terrified as climate change puts homes at risk of being bulldozed
Summary
People living on a street in Wales are worried because their homes are at high risk of flooding. The local council is considering buying and demolishing 16 houses due to flooding concerns linked to climate change. The council says building a flood defense wall is not a cost-effective solution.Key Facts
- Residents of Clydach Terrace in Ynysybwl, Wales, fear their homes might be demolished because of severe flooding risks.
- The area has faced significant flooding during Storm Dennis and Storm Bert, damaging many homes.
- Natural Resources Wales decided not to build a flood defense wall, citing cost inefficiency.
- The local council proposed buying 16 homes for £2.57 million due to ongoing flooding threats.
- Homes at numbers 6a and 6b are not part of the demolition plan because they are less prone to flooding.
- Residents have difficulty getting affordable insurance because of the flood risk.
- The council's plan involves helping residents with relocation and covering additional costs.
- The frequent flooding and risk to life have made daily living stressful for residents.
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