Storm Isha

  • Storm Isha throws England into darkness

    Thousands of homes have been left without power in Northern England this morning as Storm Isha continues to cause disruption across the country.  Electricity North West said almost 8,000 homes had lost power, with crews standing down due to the weather conditions. As a result, expected restoration times have been pushed back to 5pm on…

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  • Belfast International Airport issues flight warning

    Belfast International Airport has warned some flights could be delayed today due to Storm Isha.  Customers have been urged to contact their airline for the latest information. “Flights are operating this morning but due to disruption by Storm Isha they could be subject to delays,” it said. It comes after air traffic control restrictions were…

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  • 29 Flights cancelled at Dublin Airport

    At least 29 flights have been cancelled at Dublin Airport so far today. The airport said 16 arrivals and 13 departures had been axed as some planes were “out of position” following disruption caused by Storm Isha.  A quick look on its website showed the 9.05am flight to Liverpool, 8.55am flight to Memmingen, 9.35am flight to London…

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  • STORM ISHA: Thousands of families without electricity in Ireland

    Some 230,000 properties are without power across Ireland this morning, the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) has said.  It comes after Storm Isha caused significant disruption on the island last night.  ESB said the worst impacted areas are in the northwest. “Fallen electricity wires are live and dangerous. Never approach or touch them. Call our emergency…

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  • Latest UK weather forecast

    People are waking to power outages and travel disruption this morning after Storm Isha battered Britain and Ireland overnight. For a time, a red warning was issued for northeast Scotland, as winds were gusting between 90mph and 100mph. The red warning, and the amber warnings which covered many parts of Britain, have now expired, as…

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  • Commuters face travel disruption this morning as Storm Isha batters the UK with 99mph winds, leaving tens of thousands without power. Rush-hour trains have been axed for many, with the gusty conditions expected to cause more cancellations and delays for rail, air and sea travellers into Monday morning. A yellow warning for wind is in…

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