In February 2024, the EU’s climate service reported that global warming has exceeded 1.5C across an entire year. With this, comes a huge risk of increased flooding worldwide. So, what can we do to protect the people around us and our environment from these natural disasters? Predominantly, we need effective flood defence measures in place that offer rapid response times and durability. The question is, are traditional flood defence measures like sandbags fit for the job? How effective are sandbags for flooding? Despite their sturdy appearance, sandbags have inherent structural limitations that allow water to seep through the gaps between...