The storm also hit Ireland, flooding roads in the west and cutting power to tens of thousands of customers. Snow covered roads and stranded cars in parts of the northern UK. Met Office Chief Meteorologist Jason Kelly termed the storm a "multi-hazard event," saying it was expected to bring snow, rain and wind to the UK for most of the weekend. In Ireland, the heavy rain led to flooding in parts of the west coast, making some roads impassable. Power company ESB Networks, which provides energy for the whole of Ireland, said high winds had led to power outages affecting 60,000 homes, farms and businesses overnight, mostly in the west and northwest.

Source: The Herald November 23, 2024 20:06 UTC