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<p>Two British Royal Navy mine-hunter vessels sustained some damage after being involved in a collision at a port in Bahrain, the Royal Navy confirmed. The footage of the incident which took place on Friday (Jan 19) has since been widely shared on social media.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2>

<p>The video of the incident appears to show HMS Chiddingfold reversing into HMS Bangor which was moored, at Bahrain Harbour. The United Kingdom officials confirming the incident said no one was injured in the accident and they have since launched an investigation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UK’s Ministry of Defence declined to comment on the nature of the collision amid the ongoing investigation. However, the British Royal Navy said, “some damage was sustained”.&nbsp;<br />
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<p>“I assure you that a full and thorough investigation is already under way and any changes in procedure that could prevent further incidents will be rapidly implemented,” Rear Admiral Edward Ahlgren, the Royal Navy’s Commander Operations, said in a post on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, “Why this happened is still to be established.”</p>

<p>“In the meantime the UK will continue to play a key part in ensuring the safety of merchant shipping in the region,” said the Royal Navy official.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ahlgren also told news agency PA, “We train our people to the highest standards and rigorously enforce machinery safety standards, but unfortunately incidents of this nature can still happen.”</p>

<p>However, this is not the first time that HMS Chiddingfold has been involved in such an incident. Something similar happened in 2021 when it struck HMS Penzance. Notably, the previous incident also took place off the coast of Bahrain.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Royal Navy ship in Bahrain</strong></h2>

<p>The two mine hunters of the British Navy are said to have been working with the United States Navy in the Gulf region to ensure the safe flow of commercial shipping amid attacks by Iran-backed Yemen-based Houthis.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The militant group has said that it is acting in solidarity with the Palestinian militant group Hamas amid its ongoing war with Israel in Gaza and has attacked dozens of ships in the Red Sea.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Two British Royal Navy mine-hunter vessels sustained some damage after being involved in a collision at a port in Bahrain, the Royal Navy confirmed. The footage of the incident which took place on Friday (Jan 19) has since been widely shared on social media.

Two British Royal Navy mine-hunter vessels sustained some damage after being involved in a collision at a port in Bahrain, the Royal Navy confirmed. The footage of the incident which took place on Friday (Jan 19) has since been widely shared on social media. What happened? The video of the incident appears to show HMS Chiddingfold reversing into HMS Bangor which was moored, at Bahrain Harbour. The United Kingdom officials confirming the incident said no one was injured in the accident and they have since launched an investigation. The UK’s Ministry of Defence declined to comment on the nature of the collision amid the ongoing investigation. However, the British Royal Navy said, “some damage was sustained”. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos, videos and information shared on social media. Two Royal Navy minehunters collide in Bahrain. H.M.S. Chiddingfold managed to reverse into H.M.S. Bangor in Bahrain, ripping a huge hole in Bangor’s hull. #MineCounterMeasureVessels pic.twitter.com/MGcnvW5Bv8 — Ian Fraser (@Ian_Fraser) January 20, 2024 × “I assure you that a full and thorough investigation is already under way and any changes in procedure that could prevent further incidents will be rapidly implemented,” Rear Admiral Edward Ahlgren, the Royal Navy’s Commander Operations, said in a post on X. He added, “Why this happened is still to be established.” “In the meantime the UK will continue to play a key part in ensuring the safety of merchant shipping in the region,” said the Royal Navy official. ALSO READ | US military personnel injured after ballistic missile attack by Iran-backed militants on airbase in Iraq Ahlgren also told news agency PA, “We train our people to the highest standards and rigorously enforce machinery safety standards, but unfortunately incidents of this nature can still happen.” However, this is not the first time that HMS Chiddingfold has been involved in such an incident. Something similar happened in 2021 when it struck HMS Penzance. Notably, the previous incident also took place off the coast of Bahrain. Royal Navy ship in Bahrain The two mine hunters of the British Navy are said to have been working with the United States Navy in the Gulf region to ensure the safe flow of commercial shipping amid attacks by Iran-backed Yemen-based Houthis. ALSO READ | Israel-Hamas war continues to expand beyond Gaza with conflict against regional proxies The militant group has said that it is acting in solidarity with the Palestinian militant group Hamas amid its ongoing war with Israel in Gaza and has attacked dozens of ships in the Red Sea. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch | Two British Navy ships collide off Bahrain, sustain ‘damage’

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UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak is facing a rather difficult situation. A new Redfield Wilton poll reveals a record number of Tory voters are switching sides to the right-wing populist reform party. This, as the Tories hit their lowest level of support since sunak assumed the Prime Minister-ship in October of 2022.

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<p>House of Lords, the upper but unelected house of the British Parliament on Monday (January 22), voted to delay ratification of the British government's treaty with Rwanda which would enable&nbsp;the British government to send migrants to the African country. The vote is a latest roadblock in British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to 'Stop the Boats', which refers to stemming the number of illegal immigrants coming to British shores either by crossing the English Channel or by other means.</p>

<p>Sunak, whose legislation has drawn wide criticism, had urged the House of Lords to pass the bill saying that the legislation represented the will of the people.</p>

<p>A 214 against 171 vote saw the upper house choosing to delay ratification of the treaty between the UK and Rwanda until the UK government demonstrated that Rwanda would be a safe country for migrants, many of whom may not be Rwandans to start with.</p>

<p>PM Sunak is using his political capital for the passage of the legislation and the treaty with Rwanda has been central to his government's plans to combat the issue of illegal migration.</p>

<p><strong>Watch | UK: Dropping support for Tories since Rishi Sunak became UK PM</strong></p>

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<p>Sunak won a knife-edge parliamentary vote over the bill the in House of Commons just last week. It is the lower house of the British Parliament.</p>

<h2><strong>Efforts for legal backing</strong></h2>

<p>UK Supreme Court ruled last year the plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is illegal under international law. The efforts of the Sunak government to pass the legislation are seen by experts as an attempt to give legal backing to the proposed decision. If the bill is passed, it may compel judges to consider Rwanda as a safe third country.</p>

<p>Not only this, the passage of the bill will mean that UK ministers would gain powers to sidestep some sections of international and British human rights legislation.</p>

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<p>Many members of the House of Lords are former senior judges. They have already expressed profound unease about the Rwanda plan.</p>

<p>Unlike the House of Commons, the House of Lords doesn't have the power to block the treaty completely. But delay in ratification may mean that critics of the bill, including those in policy-making circles would get a chance for a fresh salvo against the government.</p>

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<p>The UK is set to hold nationwide elections later this year. The Labour Party is the current favorite to win the elections. The issue of illegal migrants and the legislation around it is likely to become one of the election issues.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


House of Lords, the upper but unelected house of the British Parliament on Monday (January 22), voted to delay ratification of the British government's treaty with Rwanda which would enable the British government to send migrants to the African country.

House of Lords, the upper but unelected house of the British Parliament on Monday (January 22), voted to delay ratification of the British government's treaty with Rwanda which would enable the British government to send migrants to the African country. The vote is a latest roadblock in British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak plans to 'Stop the Boats', which refers to stemming the number of illegal immigrants coming to British shores either by crossing the English Channel or by other means. Sunak, whose legislation has drawn wide criticism, had urged the House of Lords to pass the bill saying that the legislation represented the will of the people. A 214 against 171 vote saw the upper house choosing to delay ratification of the treaty between the UK and Rwanda until the UK government demonstrated that Rwanda would be a safe country for migrants, many of whom may not be Rwandans to start with. PM Sunak is using his political capital for the passage of the legislation and the treaty with Rwanda has been central to his government's plans to combat the issue of illegal migration. Watch | UK: Dropping support for Tories since Rishi Sunak became UK PM × Sunak won a knife-edge parliamentary vote over the bill the in House of Commons just last week. It is the lower house of the British Parliament. Efforts for legal backing UK Supreme Court ruled last year the plan to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is illegal under international law. The efforts of the Sunak government to pass the legislation are seen by experts as an attempt to give legal backing to the proposed decision. If the bill is passed, it may compel judges to consider Rwanda as a safe third country. Not only this, the passage of the bill will mean that UK ministers would gain powers to sidestep some sections of international and British human rights legislation. Also Read | ‘I’m member of Taliban’: UK student on trial in Spain for joking on message Many members of the House of Lords are former senior judges. They have already expressed profound unease about the Rwanda plan. Unlike the House of Commons, the House of Lords doesn't have the power to block the treaty completely. But delay in ratification may mean that critics of the bill, including those in policy-making circles would get a chance for a fresh salvo against the government. Also Read | Passengers end up in ‘wrong’ countries amid Storm Isha created travel chaos in UK, Ireland The UK is set to hold nationwide elections later this year. The Labour Party is the current favorite to win the elections. The issue of illegal migrants and the legislation around it is likely to become one of the election issues. (With inputs from agencies)

British House of Lords decides to delay passing PM Rishi Sunak’s Rwanda plan

Storms Isha lashed Britain and Ireland with heavy rain and wind gusts of almost 100 miles (160 kilometers) an hour. The storm uprooted beeches in Northern Ireland and littered roadsides and rail tracks across the country with trees that blocked trains.

Storm Isha pummels UK with heavy rains and strong winds

<p>Storm Isha, which was set to batter “everybody” in the United Kingdom, as per forecasters, did just that. However, the impact was not limited to the ground in the UK and Ireland, whose weather agencies had issued a number of warnings ahead of the storm, but also the skies.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>UK flights diverted to Germany and France</strong></h2>

<p>Thousands of people in the UK and parts of Ireland were placed under warnings for the storm which wreaked havoc bringing heavy rains and strong winds of up to 159 km/h. Notably, some parts of the UK witnessed their strongest winds in 10 to 20 years.</p>

<p>Images and videos from airports in the UK and Ireland showed chaos as many flights were cancelled, including more than 160 flights from Dublin Airport. Additionally, clips show some planes struggling to land or shaking violently before ultimately landing at London airports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This led to chaos as some passengers were taken to the wrong destinations, and others were taken to a whole other country, which ultimately led them to spend the night on terminal floors.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Flights heading to Bristol, London and Dublin were diverted to Paris, while a plane which was supposed to land in Edinburgh ended up in the German city of Cologne.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Since some of these flights were on domestic routes, the passengers were travelling without a passport and could not pass through immigration now that they were in another country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking about his experience, Luke Bromage-Henry, whose flight was supposed to land in London from Jersey, but ended up in Paris, said they sat on the runway for several hours. “Worst trip to Paris ever,” he told the BBC.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I slept for about two hours underneath some chairs in the transfer terminal,” said Bromage-Henry, who spent the night in the terminal at Charles de Gaulle Airport.</p>

<h2><strong>What about Ireland?</strong></h2>

<p>Ryanair, an Irish carrier was particularly affected since its base is Dublin where a whopping 166 flights to and from the airport were cancelled, on Sunday, according to Kevin Cullinane, group head of communications at Dublin Airport, reported CNN.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The airport also diverted 36 flights and saw 34 go-arounds, which is when a plane abandons landing mid-process and decides to “go around” for another try.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ryanair flights from the Spanish cities of Tenerife and Seville headed for Edinburgh, ended up in Germany’s Cologne. Passengers on another Ryanair flight from Budapest to London flew back to Hungary after several attempts to land and before ultimately giving up.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, a Ryanair flight from Lanzarote to Dublin made it to the Irish capital before turning around and was diverted to Bordeaux, France, without attempting to land.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Another flight by the Irish carrier from Manchester to Dublin which is typically a 30-minute route turned into a two-and-a-half hour one after it made a go-around and was diverted to Paris.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>A separate plane on the same route went back and forth between the UK and Ireland for over three hours before it landed in Liverpool, around 50 kilometres from the departure airport.</p>

<h2><strong>Two killed due to Storm Isha</strong></h2>

<p>At least two people were killed in storm-related incidents on Monday (Jan 22), as per media reports. A man in Scotland died after the car he was in was hit by a tree, and another man in Northern Ireland passed away after a tree fell on his car.</p>

<p>Isha also left thousands without power in several parts of the UK, as the country braces for another storm, on Tuesday (Jan 23) named Storm Jocelyn, which is expected to bring heavy rains and possible flooding.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Storm Isha, which was set to batter “everybody” in the United Kingdom, as per forecasters, did just that. However, the impact was not limited to the ground in the UK and Ireland, whose weather agencies had issued a number of warnings ahead of the storm, but also the skies.

Storm Isha, which was set to batter “everybody” in the United Kingdom, as per forecasters, did just that. However, the impact was not limited to the ground in the UK and Ireland, whose weather agencies had issued a number of warnings ahead of the storm, but also the skies. UK flights diverted to Germany and France Thousands of people in the UK and parts of Ireland were placed under warnings for the storm which wreaked havoc bringing heavy rains and strong winds of up to 159 km/h. Notably, some parts of the UK witnessed their strongest winds in 10 to 20 years. Images and videos from airports in the UK and Ireland showed chaos as many flights were cancelled, including more than 160 flights from Dublin Airport. Additionally, clips show some planes struggling to land or shaking violently before ultimately landing at London airports. This led to chaos as some passengers were taken to the wrong destinations, and others were taken to a whole other country, which ultimately led them to spend the night on terminal floors. ALSO READ | Storm Isha: Thousands left without power in UK, Ireland; over 100 flights cancelled at Dublin airport Flights heading to Bristol, London and Dublin were diverted to Paris, while a plane which was supposed to land in Edinburgh ended up in the German city of Cologne. Since some of these flights were on domestic routes, the passengers were travelling without a passport and could not pass through immigration now that they were in another country. Speaking about his experience, Luke Bromage-Henry, whose flight was supposed to land in London from Jersey, but ended up in Paris, said they sat on the runway for several hours. “Worst trip to Paris ever,” he told the BBC. “I slept for about two hours underneath some chairs in the transfer terminal,” said Bromage-Henry, who spent the night in the terminal at Charles de Gaulle Airport. What about Ireland? Ryanair, an Irish carrier was particularly affected since its base is Dublin where a whopping 166 flights to and from the airport were cancelled, on Sunday, according to Kevin Cullinane, group head of communications at Dublin Airport, reported CNN. The airport also diverted 36 flights and saw 34 go-arounds, which is when a plane abandons landing mid-process and decides to “go around” for another try. Ryanair flights from the Spanish cities of Tenerife and Seville headed for Edinburgh, ended up in Germany’s Cologne. Passengers on another Ryanair flight from Budapest to London flew back to Hungary after several attempts to land and before ultimately giving up. Meanwhile, a Ryanair flight from Lanzarote to Dublin made it to the Irish capital before turning around and was diverted to Bordeaux, France, without attempting to land. Another flight by the Irish carrier from Manchester to Dublin which is typically a 30-minute route turned into a two-and-a-half hour one after it made a go-around and was diverted to Paris. ALSO READ | Storm Isha: UK braces for strong winds, heavy rains amid ‘rare’ weather cycle A separate plane on the same route went back and forth between the UK and Ireland for over three hours before it landed in Liverpool, around 50 kilometres from the departure airport. Two killed due to Storm Isha At least two people were killed in storm-related incidents on Monday (Jan 22), as per media reports. A man in Scotland died after the car he was in was hit by a tree, and another man in Northern Ireland passed away after a tree fell on his car. Isha also left thousands without power in several parts of the UK, as the country braces for another storm, on Tuesday (Jan 23) named Storm Jocelyn, which is expected to bring heavy rains and possible flooding. (With inputs from agencies)

Passengers end up in ‘wrong’ countries as Storm Isha creates travel chaos in UK, Ireland

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<p>UK's Ministry of Defence on Sunday (Jan 21) announced its expenditure to upgrade a projectile system, that currently is being used by the Royal Navy, to shoot down drones over the Red Sea.</p>

<p>Britain's Ministry of Defence said that it would spend a total of $514 million (405 million pounds) on the Sea Viper Air Defence system.</p>

<p>The MoD released a statement saying that Sea Viper would be upgraded with missiles featuring a new warhead and software that will allow it to counter ballistic missile threats.</p>

<p>The contracts were awarded to the British division of MBDA, a missiles joint venture owned by Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo, the statement further added.</p>

<p>"As the situation in the Middle East worsens, it is vital that we adapt to keep the UK, our allies and partners safe," Defence Minister Grant Shapps said in the statement.</p>

<p>"Sea Viper has been at the forefront of this, being the Navy's weapon of choice in the first shooting down of an aerial threat in more than 30 years."</p>

<p>The announcement comes amid tensions in the Red Sea region after the United States and Britain launched retaliatory coalition strikes and shot down drones by Yemen's Houthi rebel group as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to heighten.</p>

<p>Earlier, on Saturday (Jan 20), the United States had launched fresh strikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels targeting an anti-ship ballistic missile, which as per the US army, was aimed into the Gulf of Aden and was prepared to launch.</p>

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<p>"US forces determined the missile presented a threat to merchant vessels and US Navy ships in the region and subsequently struck and destroyed the missile in self-defence," the U.S. Central Command said in a statement on X.</p>

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<p>On Friday (Jan 19), US Central Command forces conducted strikes against three Houthi anti-ship missiles that they said were aimed into the Southern Red Sea.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US &amp; Britain unleash typhoons, Tomahawks &amp; nuclear submarine on Houthis in Yemen</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>‘Strikes against Houthis to continue,’ says Biden</strong></h2>

<p>United States President Joe Biden on Thursday (Jan 18) said that the military strikes against the Houthis would continue as he said that the rebel group was still attacking vessels in the Red Sea.</p>

<p>"When you say 'working, are they stopping the Houthi?' No. Are they going to continue? Yes," Biden told reporters at the White House when asked if the strikes were working.</p>

<p>Washington on Wednesday (Jan 17) re-designated the Houthis as a "terrorist group" and hit 14 Houthi missiles later the same day. &nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


UK's Ministry of Defence on Sunday (Jan 21) announced its expenditure to upgrade a projectile system, that currently is being used by the Royal Navy, to shoot down drones over the Red Sea.

UK's Ministry of Defence on Sunday (Jan 21) announced its expenditure to upgrade a projectile system, that currently is being used by the Royal Navy, to shoot down drones over the Red Sea. Britain's Ministry of Defence said that it would spend a total of $514 million (405 million pounds) on the Sea Viper Air Defence system. The MoD released a statement saying that Sea Viper would be upgraded with missiles featuring a new warhead and software that will allow it to counter ballistic missile threats. The contracts were awarded to the British division of MBDA, a missiles joint venture owned by Airbus, BAE Systems, and Leonardo, the statement further added. "As the situation in the Middle East worsens, it is vital that we adapt to keep the UK, our allies and partners safe," Defence Minister Grant Shapps said in the statement. "Sea Viper has been at the forefront of this, being the Navy's weapon of choice in the first shooting down of an aerial threat in more than 30 years." The announcement comes amid tensions in the Red Sea region after the United States and Britain launched retaliatory coalition strikes and shot down drones by Yemen's Houthi rebel group as the conflict between Israel and Hamas continues to heighten. Earlier, on Saturday (Jan 20), the United States had launched fresh strikes on Yemen's Houthi rebels targeting an anti-ship ballistic missile, which as per the US army, was aimed into the Gulf of Aden and was prepared to launch. Also read: At least 25 killed in Ukraine shelling on Russian-controlled city of Donetsk "US forces determined the missile presented a threat to merchant vessels and US Navy ships in the region and subsequently struck and destroyed the missile in self-defence," the U.S. Central Command said in a statement on X. U.S. CENTCOM Destroys Houthi Terrorists' Anti-Ship Missile As part of ongoing efforts to protect freedom of navigation and prevent attacks on maritime vessels, on Jan. 20 at approximately 4 a.m. (Sanaa time), U.S. Central Command forces conducted airstrikes against a Houthi… pic.twitter.com/NYWPHyf7qN — U.S. Central Command (@CENTCOM) January 20, 2024 × On Friday (Jan 19), US Central Command forces conducted strikes against three Houthi anti-ship missiles that they said were aimed into the Southern Red Sea. Watch | US & Britain unleash typhoons, Tomahawks & nuclear submarine on Houthis in Yemen × ‘Strikes against Houthis to continue,’ says Biden United States President Joe Biden on Thursday (Jan 18) said that the military strikes against the Houthis would continue as he said that the rebel group was still attacking vessels in the Red Sea. "When you say 'working, are they stopping the Houthi?' No. Are they going to continue? Yes," Biden told reporters at the White House when asked if the strikes were working. Washington on Wednesday (Jan 17) re-designated the Houthis as a "terrorist group" and hit 14 Houthi missiles later the same day. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Storm Isha, which was set to batter “everybody” in the United Kingdom, as per forecasters&nbsp;led to major flight and train delays, and&nbsp;caused major power outages on&nbsp;Monday (Jan 22).&nbsp;More than 100 flights were cancelled in and out of Dublin airport in Ireland on Sunday (Jan 21) after the storm hit both the countries overnight.</p>

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<p>Thousands of people across Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and north-west England spent the night without power after heavy rains and strong winds lashed parts of the country overnight. Northumberland in north-east England recorded gusts of 159 km/h.</p>

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<p>UK Power Networks said it had restored power to most properties which lost electricity in eastern and south eastern England. However, about 45,000 homes in Northern Ireland remained without power.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As of early Monday, 8,000 homes in north-west England and 3,000 in Wales were also hit with power cuts. Additionally, around 10,500 properties in the north of Scotland were facing power outages and a further 12,000 in southern and central areas.</p>

<p>Scotland was among the worst hit after gusts of over 144 km/h&nbsp;led to&nbsp;cancellation of all train services. Several flights from Edinburgh and Glasgow airports were also cancelled.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Met Office issued yellow warning for wind&nbsp;remained in place across the UK until midday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UK national weather agency also reiterated its previous warnings of damage to infrastructure, travel disruption, and even injuries and danger to life due to large coastal waves and loose debris flying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The strong winds also affected flight routes. An EasyJet flight from Edinburgh to Bristol, on Sunday afternoon had to be diverted to Paris, France. Since the intended journey was domestic, many passengers did not carry their passports and spent the night stranded in the terminal in Charles de Gaulle.</p>

<p>A video of a suitcase being blown away by the wind at Edinburgh airport also went viral.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Ferry companies also announced a series of cancellations in the UK. Scotland’s train services will be impacted until Network Rail Scotland has inspected tracks for damage following the storm, said ScotRail, in a post on X.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Over 100 flights cancelled at Dublin airport</strong></h2>

<p>Several airlines operating in and out of Dublin airport cancelled 102 flights due to the storm. Isha forced 24 aborted landings by 1700 GMT, while 27 flights opted to divert to other airports, Dublin Airport said in a post on X.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Irish weather service Met Eireann has also issued a number of severe weather warnings across the country ahead of the storm, including three red alerts – the highest level – for three counties in the west and northwest parts of the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Additionally, an orange weather warning was issued on Sunday for most of the country, including Dublin, which indicates that winds could significantly impact people, property and activity in an area.</p>

<p>About 235,000 homes and businesses across Ireland were left without power due to the storm, according to reports.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Across the North Sea, Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport cancelled 130 flights scheduled for Monday (Jan &nbsp;22) as a preventive measure because of strong winds expected when Storm Isha reaches the Netherlands.&nbsp;</p>

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Storm Isha, which was set to batter “everybody” in the United Kingdom, as per forecasters led to major flight and train delays, and caused major power outages on Monday (Jan 22).

Storm Isha, which was set to batter “everybody” in the United Kingdom, as per forecasters led to major flight and train delays, and caused major power outages on Monday (Jan 22). More than 100 flights were cancelled in and out of Dublin airport in Ireland on Sunday (Jan 21) after the storm hit both the countries overnight. UK disrupted Thousands of people across Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and north-west England spent the night without power after heavy rains and strong winds lashed parts of the country overnight. Northumberland in north-east England recorded gusts of 159 km/h. WATCH | UK committed to lead a NATO task force in 2024 UK Power Networks said it had restored power to most properties which lost electricity in eastern and south eastern England. However, about 45,000 homes in Northern Ireland remained without power. As of early Monday, 8,000 homes in north-west England and 3,000 in Wales were also hit with power cuts. Additionally, around 10,500 properties in the north of Scotland were facing power outages and a further 12,000 in southern and central areas. Scotland was among the worst hit after gusts of over 144 km/h led to cancellation of all train services. Several flights from Edinburgh and Glasgow airports were also cancelled. ALSO READ | Storm Isha: UK braces for strong winds, heavy rains amid ‘rare’ weather cycle The Met Office issued yellow warning for wind remained in place across the UK until midday. The UK national weather agency also reiterated its previous warnings of damage to infrastructure, travel disruption, and even injuries and danger to life due to large coastal waves and loose debris flying. The strong winds also affected flight routes. An EasyJet flight from Edinburgh to Bristol, on Sunday afternoon had to be diverted to Paris, France. Since the intended journey was domestic, many passengers did not carry their passports and spent the night stranded in the terminal in Charles de Gaulle. A video of a suitcase being blown away by the wind at Edinburgh airport also went viral. Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos, videos and information shared on social media. Suitcases blowing around on the tarmac at Edinburgh airport #StormIsha pic.twitter.com/9NoFUSy5Lz — James H (@JamesHampson200) January 21, 2024 × Ferry companies also announced a series of cancellations in the UK. Scotland’s train services will be impacted until Network Rail Scotland has inspected tracks for damage following the storm, said ScotRail, in a post on X. Over 100 flights cancelled at Dublin airport Several airlines operating in and out of Dublin airport cancelled 102 flights due to the storm. Isha forced 24 aborted landings by 1700 GMT, while 27 flights opted to divert to other airports, Dublin Airport said in a post on X. ALSO READ | Severe floods hit UK after heavy rain causes major rivers to overflow Irish weather service Met Eireann has also issued a number of severe weather warnings across the country ahead of the storm, including three red alerts – the highest level – for three counties in the west and northwest parts of the country. Additionally, an orange weather warning was issued on Sunday for most of the country, including Dublin, which indicates that winds could significantly impact people, property and activity in an area. About 235,000 homes and businesses across Ireland were left without power due to the storm, according to reports. Across the North Sea, Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport cancelled 130 flights scheduled for Monday (Jan 22) as a preventive measure because of strong winds expected when Storm Isha reaches the Netherlands. (With inputs from agencies)

Storm Isha: Thousands left without power in UK, Ireland; over 100 flights cancelled at Dublin airport

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<p>Storm Isha is set to batter “everybody” in the United Kingdom, forecasters said, warning gusts of wind of up to 128 km/h amid a “rare” weather cycle. The storm has prompted several severe weather warnings across many parts of the UK which could also disrupt travel, potentially causing power cuts and loss of mobile phone signal.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Warnings ahead of new storm</strong></h2>

<p>Storm Isha has prompted amber weather warnings for wind in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, on Sunday (Jan 21). Most parts of the UK have also been placed under a yellow alert for rain.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>An amber alert – the second highest level – will be in place from 6:00 pm (local time) on Sunday until 09:00 am (local time) on Monday, as the storm increases in severity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Met has issued three amber warnings starting with parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, northern England and south-west England.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The second warning is to cover other parts of Scotland and a third one for parts of Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex. While each of these warnings starts at a different time, they all end on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Officials have said that there is a risk of power cuts, damage to infrastructure, travel disruption, and even injuries and danger to life due to large coastal waves and loose debris flying.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The country’s Department of Infrastructure said that it expects all parts of Northern Ireland to be affected by the strongest winds early Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“After Storm Isha tomorrow there’s more wet and windy weather on the way on Tuesday, with a yellow warning for wind already in place,” the Met Office said on Saturday (Jan 20).</p>

<h2><strong>‘Exercise extreme caution’</strong></h2>

<p>The Department of Infrastructure has also asked Britons who need to travel to “exercise extreme caution” and warned about debris on roads, fallen trees, and the possibility of flooding.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The UK government has also said that recent strike action could hamper recovery efforts. Last week, thousands of public sector workers took to the streets, staged pickets, and marched across Northern Ireland in the biggest strike in living memory.</p>

<p>The Department of Infrastructure has also advised drivers to reconsider their travels as strong winds were forecast from 11:00 am (local time) on Sunday to 4:00 am (local time) on Monday.</p>

<p>East Midlands Railway said it expected “significant disruption” on Sunday and Monday marked by delays and alterations to services. While police in Scotland advised people to avoid unnecessary travel.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Met Office also noted that it was “relatively rare” for the whole of the country to be affected by storm warnings. The UK weather agency also said that heavy rain could lead to flooding this week. As many as 52 flood alerts have been issued, as of Saturday evening.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Red alert in Ireland</strong></h2>

<p>Ireland has also issued a number of severe weather warnings across the country, including three red alerts – the highest level – have been issued by the Irish weather service Met Eireann for three counties.</p>

<p>The island nation’s weather agency has also issued warnings for large coastal waves, difficult travel conditions, fallen trees, and widespread power outages due to damage to power lines. The wind alert will come into effect at 5:00 pm (local time), on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Storm Isha is set to batter “everybody” in the United Kingdom, forecasters said, warning gusts of wind of up to 128 km/h amid a “rare” weather cycle. The storm has prompted several severe weather warnings across many parts of the UK which could also disrupt travel, potentially causing power cuts and loss of mobile phone signal.

Storm Isha is set to batter “everybody” in the United Kingdom, forecasters said, warning gusts of wind of up to 128 km/h amid a “rare” weather cycle. The storm has prompted several severe weather warnings across many parts of the UK which could also disrupt travel, potentially causing power cuts and loss of mobile phone signal. Warnings ahead of new storm Storm Isha has prompted amber weather warnings for wind in England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland, on Sunday (Jan 21). Most parts of the UK have also been placed under a yellow alert for rain. WATCH | UK hit by more than 600 flood warnings after storm Henk downpours An amber alert – the second highest level – will be in place from 6:00 pm (local time) on Sunday until 09:00 am (local time) on Monday, as the storm increases in severity. The Met has issued three amber warnings starting with parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales, northern England and south-west England. The second warning is to cover other parts of Scotland and a third one for parts of Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex. While each of these warnings starts at a different time, they all end on Monday. Officials have said that there is a risk of power cuts, damage to infrastructure, travel disruption, and even injuries and danger to life due to large coastal waves and loose debris flying. ALSO READ | UK: Storm Gerrit plunges thousands of homes into darkness The country’s Department of Infrastructure said that it expects all parts of Northern Ireland to be affected by the strongest winds early Monday. “After Storm Isha tomorrow there’s more wet and windy weather on the way on Tuesday, with a yellow warning for wind already in place,” the Met Office said on Saturday (Jan 20). ‘Exercise extreme caution’ The Department of Infrastructure has also asked Britons who need to travel to “exercise extreme caution” and warned about debris on roads, fallen trees, and the possibility of flooding. The UK government has also said that recent strike action could hamper recovery efforts. Last week, thousands of public sector workers took to the streets, staged pickets, and marched across Northern Ireland in the biggest strike in living memory. The Department of Infrastructure has also advised drivers to reconsider their travels as strong winds were forecast from 11:00 am (local time) on Sunday to 4:00 am (local time) on Monday. East Midlands Railway said it expected “significant disruption” on Sunday and Monday marked by delays and alterations to services. While police in Scotland advised people to avoid unnecessary travel. ALSO READ | Severe floods hit UK after heavy rain causes major rivers to overflow The Met Office also noted that it was “relatively rare” for the whole of the country to be affected by storm warnings. The UK weather agency also said that heavy rain could lead to flooding this week. As many as 52 flood alerts have been issued, as of Saturday evening. Red alert in Ireland Ireland has also issued a number of severe weather warnings across the country, including three red alerts – the highest level – have been issued by the Irish weather service Met Eireann for three counties. The island nation’s weather agency has also issued warnings for large coastal waves, difficult travel conditions, fallen trees, and widespread power outages due to damage to power lines. The wind alert will come into effect at 5:00 pm (local time), on Sunday. (With inputs from agencies)

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