Prince William urges comprehensive plan to curb rising flood risk in Welsh village
The Prince of Wales visited Skenfrith to highlight the need for a holistic strategy against increasingly frequent flooding.
In Skenfrith, the Prince of Wales spoke with locals about the growing threat of extreme flooding, noting that the area has suffered four major floods over the past six years, with the latest caused by Storm Claudia delivering a month's rain in a single day. He expressed sympathy for residents like Rod and Helen Wyatt, who have had to adapt their homes and even their daily routines. The Prince argued that the traditional view of a "one-in-50-year" event no longer fits the reality of yearly floods.
He advocated for a holistic approach that addresses the entire river catchment, proposing solutions such as slowing water flow through farming practices, landscaping, tree planting, and improved monitoring systems. The visit aimed to gather community insights and encourage coordinated action by local authorities and agencies.
Why it matters
Rising flood frequency threatens communities, and coordinated mitigation can reduce future damage.
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