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London's key buildings 'at risk' in catastrophic flood!

Parliament, Downing Street and MI5's headquarters could all be hit by floods within 30 minutes of a "catastrophic breach" of London's river defences, Westminster City Council warned today.

The council commissioned a study to map the likely course of flood waters in the capital for the "extremely small" chance that the Thames' defences failed.

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The council said the chances of floodwater inundating riverside landmarks with up to two metres of water in a matter of minutes was very small. It would require a one in 200 year tidal flood event, the Thames Barrier failing and multiple breaches of the Embankment's defences.

Central London has not severely flooded since 1928, when floods hit the capital killing 14 people. But councillors said they had to plan for the worst and if river defences failed, the impact could be substantial as it would be sudden and unpredictable.

They neglect to mention how much the study cost. However...

"The Environment Agency is also working with local authorities to help them to manage the risk of flooding from overflowing surface water drains, caused when large amounts of rain fall in a short period of time."

But Norfolk can fend for itself.