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Storm Goretti brings heavy snow and strong winds to Britain.
Summary
Storm Goretti has brought heavy snow, very strong winds and widespread disruption across Britain, leaving thousands without power and causing airport, rail and school closures.
Content
Storm Goretti swept across Britain, bringing heavy snow, strong winds and a range of weather warnings. The Met Office described the event as a multi-hazard situation and issued warnings for wind, snow, rain and ice, including a rare red warning for the far South West. The weather led to widespread transport disruption, temporary airport closures and school shutdowns in affected areas. Local authorities and National Grid reported thousands of properties without power and worked on restoring services.
Key facts:
- The Met Office recorded gusts up to 99mph at St Mary's and issued red, amber and yellow warnings across different regions.
- National Grid and local reports cited large-scale power outages, including about 43,000 properties without power in the South West and additional outages in other regions.
- Transport services were widely affected, with train services suspended in parts of Cornwall and elsewhere, airports operating on reduced or suspended runways, and roads blocked by fallen trees and snow.
- Scottish officials reported progress on reopening routes, and Scotland's First Minister planned a visit to an Aberdeen depot today to review recovery work.
Summary:
The storm has caused significant disruption to power, transport and schools across large parts of Britain. Recovery and clearing operations are underway in many areas, and officials have said resources are being reassigned to support those efforts in the coming days.
