Weather-related insurance claims soar as rain and flooding wreak havoc on homes across the country

"Weather-related insurance claims have almost trebled in cost as relentless rain and winds are causing havoc for households. Rain damage and flooding mean the cost of repairs has shot up this year compared with the costs of dealing with the aftermath of Storm Éowyn in January last year."

Weather-related insurance claims have experienced a significant surge in costs, nearly tripling compared to the period following Storm Éowyn in January of the previous year. The dramatic increase is attributed to relentless rain and winds causing extensive damage to households. Rain damage and flooding have become major drivers of repair costs, with the cumulative expenses for addressing weather-related property damage substantially higher than those incurred during the recovery from the earlier storm event.

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