Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllan made the remarks during a Scottish Tory-led debate in Holyrood which branded the Government's response to the storm as 'warm words'.
Assessing the full damage caused by Storm Babet has been made more difficult by ongoing rainfall, a Scottish Government minister has said.
He urged ministers to establish a multi-agency taskforce to develop a strategic plan for minimising the impact of flooding and to ensure impacted communities are supported during the recovery. Speaking in the chamber, Ms McAllan said the Government had already agreed to set up a taskforce to co-ordinate the recovery phase, while supporting local communities in the repair process.
"However, we know the scale of the damage and destruction has, of course, been significant and that we are on a long road to recovery. But as my Government colleagues have already set out, and I wish to reiterate today, we will continue to support our partners to ensure that communities can recover as well and as quickly as possible."
Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.
He added: "This is one of the costliest weather events in Scottish history, with a repair bill that could hit half a million pounds. It's a fair question to ask for the details of how much and how long support will be provided for those forced out of their homes or counting the cost of ruined businesses, face months of disruption.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
The key difference between Storm Babet and Storm Ciaran in the East of EnglandITV meteorologist Chris Page looks at the uncertainty regarding Storm Ciarán and what it means for the East of England.
Læs mere »
Storm Babet: Mexborough thieves steal £30,000 from couple hit by floodA couple say they lost their life savings as they tried to move items to safety during Storm Babet.
Læs mere »
Storm Babet floods in Brechin were always going to happenTHE devastating floods in Brechin earlier this month came as no big surprise to locals and neither should they have to anyone who visits the town…
Læs mere »
Residents want answers as they recover from Storm Babet lossNeighbours on Greenwood Avenue say they will take legal action after their homes were wrecked during the recent floods
Læs mere »
Man who died in Shropshire floods during Storm Babet is named at inquest openingA man who died in floods during Storm Babet has been named at the opening of an inquest into his death.
Læs mere »