Planes, trains scrapped as Storm Isha batters UK
Parts of the UK were brought to a standstill by Storm Isha with flights, trains and other transport in disarray.
The storm has battered parts of Northern Ireland, England and Scotland., grounding many flights.
One flight bound for Ireland had to divert hundreds of miles to Paris.
Wind speeds reached almost 100 mph.
‘Danger to life’ amber warnings were posted around the country on a ‘wild night’ on Sunday while parts of north Scotland had more severe red warnings.
Most train services and offshore ferry services in Scotland were cancelled on Monday while huge waves battered coastal towns almost the entire length of the country.
Thousands of homes are still without power. The Energy Networks Association said some homes won’t get reconnected until Tuesday.
One person in Ireland died after their vehicle crashed into a fallen tree.
The Tornado and Storm Research Organisation (Torro) warned of possible tornados in England and Wales on Sunday night but this risk has now abated.
Dozens of Monday flights have been cancelled as NATS continued flight restrictions at several airports.
“Due to adverse weather conditions across the UK, temporary air traffic restrictions are in place. Restrictions of this sort are only ever applied to maintain safety,” it said.
“Our teams are working closely with airports and airlines to minimise disruption. Passengers should check the status of their flight with their airline.”
At least 17 flights for today were cancelled at London Heathrow
Currently, a yellow warning is in place for the entire UK until at least midday, the Met Office said.
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