Storm Isha is causing travel disruption in the UK and Ireland, with airlines canceling flights and railway companies suspending services. The Met Office has issued a gale warning for the entire UK, with gusts up to 90mph and potentially life-threatening.
The Met Office issued an unprecedented gale warning across the UK, saying gusts could reach 90mph (145km/h) in some places and could be life-threatening.
According to the Associated Press, meteorologist Tom Morgan said: “There is a risk to life, potentially damaging winds, power outages in some places, and large waves around coastal areas. “This could cause debris to fall on roads and trees to fall.”
Parts of the UK have been hit by a series of gusty winds and wet storms since autumn, which have toppled trees, caused power outages and caused flooding along river valleys. Isha is the ninth named storm since September.
Storm Isha: More than 100 flights canceled at Dublin Airport
Airlines canceled 102 flights to and from Dublin Airport on Sunday due to the storm that was expected to intensify during the day, the airport operator said.
Dublin Airport said in a post on social media platform .
Dublin Airport, advisory for passengers
In a post on social media platform We will continue to advise them to do so.”
“Passengers wishing to rebook a canceled flight are advised to do so online to avoid unnecessary queues at airline desks within the terminal at @DublinAirport,” Dublin Airport said in a statement. ” he tweeted.
Ireland’s National Weather Service, Met Éireann, issued an orange weather warning for most of Ireland, including Dublin, early on Sunday, warning that winds could have a significant impact on people, property and activities in the area. I meant it.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport cancels 130 flights
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport has canceled 130 flights scheduled for Monday as a precautionary measure due to strong winds expected as Storm Isha reaches the Netherlands, the airport announced on Sunday.
Railway services suspended in Scotland
The Scottish rail operator suspended train services from Sunday night until rush hour on Monday. Network Rail, which owns the rail infrastructure in England, Scotland and Wales, has imposed speed limits on most lines to prevent engines from hitting fallen trees and other debris, and has put speed limits on trains during the morning commute. He said there could be an impact.
-Information provided by Associated Press and Reuters
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