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£1.4bn flood defence boost to protect communities across the UK

A major new investment in flood defences will see more than 600 projects rolled out across England, boosting resilience to the impacts of increasingly extreme weather.

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England’s flood problem isn’t knowledge, it’s investment

From advanced forecasting to improved drainage systems, it's clear we have the expertise to manage flooding, but the problem isn’t knowledge, it’s investment.

Previsico webinar reminder for Storm Chandra: Insights & Impacts, with Anna Carslaw and Vivian Camacho-Suarez, 12th February, 2pm

Watch on demand - Storm Chandra: Insights & Impacts

Watch on demand our most recent webinar to explore the causes, progression, and consequences of Storm Chandra.

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How Storm Chandra exposed the growing reality of flood risk across the UK

From 26 to 27 January 2026, Storm Chandra swept across the UK, bringing a period of severe weather marked by strong winds and prolonged heavy rainfall over already saturated ground.

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Extreme storms trigger deadly landslides in New Zealand

Deadly landslides and flooding have struck New Zealand after weeks of record rain, underscoring how climate change is intensifying extreme weather and putting communities at risk

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Upcoming webinar with InsTech: From flood data to flood decisions: making intelligence actionable

We’re excited to be partnering with InsTech on an upcoming webinar where we’ll explore what advanced flood intelligence really means, what it enables, and how it can be operationalised in practice.

Mark Pinkerton, Chief Technical Officer at Previsico

Previsico appoints Mark Pinkerton as Chief Technical Officer as it scales its live flood forecasting capabilities worldwide

Previsico has announced the appointment of Mark Pinkerton as Chief Technical Officer (CTO). In his new role, Mark will oversee Previsico’s global technology strategy, product development, and engineering operations.

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Previsico’s 2025: Our year in review

As 2025 comes to a close, Previsico reflects on another landmark year of growth, innovation and impact. From securing major investment and launching next-generation technology to new partnerships and national recognition, 2025 has been one of our most transformative years yet.

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New Captives report launches with Captive intelligence and Descartes Underwriting

We are thrilled to share our latest collaborative report with Captive Intelligence and Descartes Underwriting - From Exposure to Resilience

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Previsico launches Flood Intelligence 2.0 to increase understanding of likelihood and severity of live flood events

Previsico today announced the launch of Flood Intelligence 2.0, a major upgrade to its world-leading flood forecasting platform.

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Previsico reviews Storm Claudia flood event that caused serious flooding across England and Wales

Storm Claudia has left a significant mark on parts of the UK, bringing intense and prolonged rainfall, widespread flooding, and major disruption.

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Why COP30 in Brazil Matters for Climate Resilience and Flood-Risk Intelligence

This November, global leaders will meet in Belém, Brazil, for COP30 – a pivotal UN climate conference focused on moving from promises to action.

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