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UK floods taskforce told to start looking at drought
The group will assess readiness as the Environment Agency warns 6.3 million homes and businesses in England remain at flood risk.
- The government launched a new taskforce this week to assess winter preparedness, with Defra hosting the first meeting alongside the Met Office and Environment Agency.
- Record-Breaking temperatures during summer 2026 prompted concerns regarding readiness for the coming months, as the Met Office warned of 'heightened potential' for stormy weather this autumn.
- Last winter featured four named storms—Bram, Goretti, Ingrid, and Chandra—with England receiving 42% more rainfall than average; the Environment Agency estimates approximately 6.3 million homes and businesses remain at risk.
- Defra Minister Emma Hardy announced at least £10.5 billion is committed up to 2036 to protect infrastructure, stating, "We're facing extreme weather, with flood and drought intertwined, but the Government is taking decisive action."
- This year's climate phenomenon is likely the strongest in living memory, with peak impacts expected later this year, positioning the taskforce to strengthen national resilience against evolving weather threats.
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The Independent (US)Flood and drought taskforce to convene ahead of potential extreme winter weather
The group aims to strengthen the UK’s resilience.
·London, United Kingdom
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