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What Is Fluvial (River) Flooding? Causes, Risks and Planning Implications

Flooding is often associated with rivers overflowing their banks, and this is known as fluvial flooding, sometimes referred to as river flooding. Fluvial flooding occurs when the volume of water flowing through a river channel exceeds its capacity. When this…
Posted on 18th February, 2026
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Flood Map for Planning Wales – Flood Zones Explained

Planning decisions in Wales rely on the Flood Map for Planning Wales, produced by Natural Resources Wales. The map identifies land at risk of flooding from rivers, the sea and surface water, and divides land into flood zones based on…
Posted on 14th November, 2025
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