Taskforce Formed to Address Flood and Drought Resilience in Britain

A Flood and Drought Resilience Taskforce was established, bringing together representatives from over 50 organizations, including the Environment Agency, Met Office, and farming representatives. The taskforce was formed following a year of contrasting weather extremes, including a prolonged hot summer and the country's third drought in five years. The government has allocated £65 million in agricultural resilience funding.

The taskforce aims to examine Britain's preparedness for flooding and drought, which follows a year of extreme weather. Prolonged dry weather puts pressure on irrigation supplies for arable and horticultural growers, while heavy rainfall can delay field operations. The involvement of water companies and insurers suggests potential changes to operational planning and risk management.