lash flooding is more dangerous than you might think: experts warn that a mere six inches of fast-moving water can knock you off of your feet. It's no wonder, then, that flash flooding is routinely one of the leading causes of weather-related deaths in the United States.
A British firm recently unveiled technology that could help mitigate some of the dangers of flooding, especially on roadways. Designed by sustainable building company Tarmac Topmix Permeable is an absorptive concrete pavement capable of soaking up more than 800 gallons of water each minute: