Emma Pinchbeck, the new head of the Climate Change Committee, has warned that the UK is unprepared for extreme weather events like Storm Darragh. With gusts reaching 96mph, the storm resulted in two fatalities and widespread power outages. Pinchbeck emphasized the need for immediate adaptations in infrastructure and housing to cope with future severe weather, stating that the country is ‘off track’ in its preparations despite commitments to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050.