Due to high winds and flooding, the Coast Guard urged people to stay away from the coast.
A storm caused serious traffic disruptions and caused extensive damage in Britain and Ireland on Monday night. Storm “Isha” swept across the British Isles with winds of up to 140 km/h. The British weather service Met Office issued storm warnings for the entire country. A red weather warning was in place across parts of Scotland early in the morning, warning of the danger to life from flying debris.
In Scotland and northern England, several motorways, bridges and other roads had to be closed due to falling trees. Rail traffic was also significantly restricted, especially in Scotland. Scottish rail company ScotRail canceled all services on Monday morning.
148 flights canceled so far
Many rail routes in England and Wales have also been affected by delays and cancellations. Some flights to British and Irish airports had to be diverted, others to France. A flight bound for Edinburgh was reportedly diverted to Cologne, the BBC reported. Some flights required multiple landing attempts. Dozens of flights were completely cancelled. Ferry connections were also partially canceled or delayed.
In Ireland, 235,000 families were left without power on Monday, according to Irish broadcaster RTÉ, as announced by energy company ESB Networks. In Northern Ireland, more than 45,000 families were affected at times. The coast guard asked people to stay away from the coast. According to the Irish Times, airlines at Dublin Airport have canceled at least 148 flights by Sunday night. There were also disruptions to train and bus traffic, and numerous trees fell in the streets. A high wind warning for several regions will remain in effect until Monday night. (APA/dpa)