The Environment Secretary, Therese Coffey, has stated that a "rapid review" will be conducted into the response to Storm Babet, which caused flooding in parts of the UK.
She highlighted that the unusual aspect of this storm was the easterly rain, which posed a challenge because the country's weather forecasting systems are well-versed in predicting rain from the west but not as experienced with easterly weather patterns.
This review aims to improve the response to such weather events in the future. Storm Babet led to severe flooding in various regions, and authorities are looking for ways to enhance their preparedness for similar situations.