When storms hit our canals and rivers, they cause immediate and widespread damage.
They put immense pressure on our resources, and our teams are already on the ground preparing for extreme weather this winter.
The impact of storms on our canals
Find out how extreme weather affects our ageing and fragile network – and the work we're doing to react, repair and restore our canals this winter.
The threat of extreme weather
How does storm damage impact our work? Last year...
23000
hours
spent on emergency or arising works
10
million
spent on emergency repairs
8
storms
in 3 months caused significant damage
Our emergency response
Our teams have responded to the threat of extreme weather to restore our canals.
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Last Edited: 17 December 2024
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