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PLANNING FOR FLOODING

This map was developed by the Environment Agency to show areas in Wales where there is a 0.1% chance of an extreme flood event: coastal, tidal or river.[Zone C areas]

Planners should consider flooding when they are making decisions about future development in these areas.

Taken from the document produced by the Welsh Assembly Government
"Our Environment, Our Future, Your Views". Original source: Environment-Agency

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Use the map to describe the distribution of areas that may be most prone to flooding in the future.

What activities are found in these areas? How would flooding in these areas affect the economic development of Wales?

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Coastal flooding River flooding Landslides Biodiversity