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London: Millions have been advised to remain indoors, thousands are experiencing power outages, and train services have been suspended as the Government’s “risk to life” alert, prompted by Storm Darragh, came into effect.
The emergency alert was initiated at 1 am on Saturday for individuals in areas affected by the Met Office’s rare red warning for wind in parts of Wales and south-west England. This marked the largest deployment of a warning system to date, with the alert advising residents to refrain from driving and to “stay indoors if possible.” Thousands of individuals across Ireland, England, and Wales faced power disruptions as they prepared for the storm’s effects. As of 5 am, the National Grid reported that over 12,600 premises in the Midlands and south-west had lost power, with more than 20,000 homes disconnected in Wales. A on the Northern Ireland Electricity Network’s website stated that the authority could not provide estimated restoration times.
“Due to the number of faults affecting the network, we are unable to provide an estimated restoration time for your supply at this moment,” the notice indicated “We working diligently to restore supplies as quickly and as possible.” National High announced that both the Prince of Wales Bridge, M4, and the Severn Bridge M48, which link South West England to Wales were closed due to strong winds. Network Rail Wales declared that all trains west of Cardiff were suspended until further notice due to trees obstructing the line. The Met Office issued the red weather warning—the most severe type—on Friday wind, indicating that hazardous weather is anticipated and urging individuals to take precautions to ensure their safety and that of others. This, which has resulted in the cancellation of events including Christmas attractions, is from 3 am to am on Saturday.
The Met Office has issued a warning of “damaging,” with gusts reaching up to 90 mph possible along the coasts and hills of West and South Wales. Forecasters indicate that the strongest winds are expected to begin easing from morning. The Cabinet Office’s Emergency Alert system dispatched a message to all mobile phones the affected areas, providing information regarding the red and guidance on how to remain safe through Saturday. Mobile emitted a loud siren-like sound regardless of being set to silent, with the sound and vibration lasting approximately 10 seconds. However, some individuals reported not receiving alerts An additional amber warning, a broader stretch of the west coast of the UK from southern Scotland to Cornwall and Northern Ireland, is in effect from 1 am until 9 pm. Flying debris and fallen trees may pose a risk to life, while large waves and beach material could be thrown onto coastal roads and seafronts.
There is also a potential for damage to buildings and homes, including roofs being blown off and power lines being brought down, which may result in power outages affecting other services, such as mobile phone coverage. Dublin Airport confirmed that several flights bound for other airports were diverted due to the fourth named storm of the season. Additionally, several British flights to and from Heathrow, Paris, the United States, and the Netherlands have been.
Darragh is anticipated to bring heavy rain over the weekend, with more than 120 flood alerts in place on Saturday morning. An amber warning for rain is active in Wales from 3 am to 6 pm on Saturday, with heavy rain likely to disrupt transport and infrastructure. A yellow warning for rain is also in effect for Northern Ireland and Wales, both of which were significantly impacted by flooding during Storm Bert, as well as parts of Scotland from 3 pm on Friday until noon on Saturday.
The Met Office has indicated that periods of heavy rain in South and Mid-Wales throughout Saturday are likely to result in 20-30mm of rainfall over three to six hours, with total accumulations of 80-90mm possible by the time the rain begins to subside in the evening. has stated that the storm is expected to services across the entire network advising individuals to verify their journey in full prior to traveling, as this may result in the cancellation last services of the day, preventing passengers from reaching their destinations.
Chiltern Railways has recommended that customers only travel if absolutely necessary on Saturday due to anticipated significant disruption across the. A reduced timetable will be implemented, with one train operating per hour on all routes. Chiltern has informed customers holding tickets for Saturday that they may use them on Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday instead.
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