Thornhill flooding

Climate Impact Story
Where?
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    Place

    River Nith nr Thornhill

    Timescale

    10 years

    Climate impact

    Extreme rainfall

    What has happened here?

    Storm Frank - Extreme rain fall led to the flood bund being breached just below the bridge nr Thornhill - extensive flooding of fields and local farm

    Proposed response

    Peatland restoration, more natural flood management higher in the catchment.

Ed Forrest

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