Extreme rain is posing a challenge to flood defences. More intense rain is overwhelming these defenses and affecting areas outside predicted risk zones. This is leaving residents to face unexpected dangers.

The increased intensity of the rain is causing flooding in unforeseen locations, highlighting the limitations of current flood defenses. Residents are being forced to confront new risks as a result.

Further information on the situation and its impact can be found in the source publication, which provides more details on the challenges posed by extreme rain and its effects on flood defenses and residents.