Politicians and residents in south Wales have lashed out at what they say is a lack of preparation and insufficient warning for Storm Bert, which led to devastating floods. Andrew Morgan, leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) council, said he was "amazed" that only a yellow weather warning was put in place, saying he stands by his comments that the Met Office should have upgraded to amber or red. Rhondda and Ogmore MP Sir Chris Bryant and Plaid Cymru MS for South Wales Central Heledd Fychan also criticised the timings of warnings.
And were their fulsome apologies from all and a promise to do better next time? Reader, there were not...
But First Minister Eluned Morgan warned climate change means protecting some Welsh homes from flooding is not possible.
The triumph of modern engineering can't protect civilisation from flooding? Even not in places where idiot developers have been allowed to build on floodplanes by idiot councils?
In an interview with Newyddion S4C, external, Andrew Morgan said RCT council will make £1m to £2m available to people and businesses affected by Storm Bert from emergency funds. He said all residents and businesses will be offered £1,000 initially with additional funds available for businesses to make longer-terms adaptations, such as raising electricity sockets. He added that he was “happy” overall with the way the authority responded in light of the information available to them.
I wonder why he was so happy? I'm guessing he didn't buy a house in a flood area. But his constituents did. Will they forget, Andrew? Or will they give their votes to someone else?
