THE Grapevine

CITIES SOAKING UP FLOODWATER

Among extreme weather events, flooding is becoming more common. In 2021, major floods occurred in cities across China, USA, India, Belgium, Germany, Philippines and the UK. Serious flooding hit Australia and South Africa in early 2022.

Meanwhile, other parts of the world are in the grip of droughts and water shortages. Extreme events are pushing water infrastructure well beyond its limits. There’s an urgent need to implement