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A recent report highlighted the deficiencies in Wales’ response to the devastating winter storms that hit the country in late 2024. The review emphasized the urgent need for improvements in emergency payments and insurance coverage for victims of Storms Bert and Darragh. Residents, councils, and charities shared their experiences of hardship and unmet needs following the extensive damage caused by the storms.
During a three-week period in November and December 2024, Storms Bert and Darragh wreaked havoc across Wales, particularly impacting towns like Pontypridd and Rhondda Cynon Taf. Despite the Welsh government and local authorities providing emergency grants to affected households and businesses, these payments were deemed insufficient to cover the true costs of the damage and disruption faced by the communities.
One business owner, Robbie Laing, recounted the challenges he faced in trying to recover from the storms, highlighting the financial burden of disposing of ruined stock and the lack of available support. The report cited a British Red Cross survey indicating poor financial assistance from local councils and issues with accessing flood insurance for affected individuals and businesses.
Additionally, the report emphasized the need for better mental health support integrated into flood response strategies, as well as improved maintenance of culverts to address the challenges posed by increasingly severe weather patterns due to climate change. Plaid Cymru Member of the Senedd Llyr Gruffydd called for immediate action from the Welsh government and local authorities to implement the recommendations outlined in the report to better prepare for future storms and enhance Wales’s resilience in the face of natural disasters
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