Storm Floris Exposes Scotland’s Ill-Prepared Infrastructure Amid Rising Climate Threats

As Storm Floris unleashed powerful 90 mph winds across Scotland, the resultant chaos—from canceled trains to shuttered festivals—laid bare a troubling truth: British authorities remain dangerously unprepared for increasingly severe weather events that threaten lives, national security, and economic vitality. Why Are We Still Vulnerable to Natural Disasters? The UK Met Office issued an amber warning highlighting the risk to life and property, especially along coastal areas battered by large waves. Yet despite these warnings, Network Rail reported fallen trees blocking tracks and damaged overhead wires disrupting vital transport links. For communities already strained by inflation and economic uncertainty, the...