Staff Reporter, Daily Dawn, Dawn TV Report
London: Storm Flores has wreaked havoc across Britain and Ireland.
Several flights, trains and ferries have been cancelled due to strong winds and heavy rain, while entertainment events have been postponed.
A high wind alert is in place in Scotland, Ireland, northern England and Yorkshire. Several entertainment venues in Yorkshire have been closed, while traffic flow has been affected due to fallen trees and roadblocks.
Amber and yellow warnings have been issued in various parts of the UK. An amber warning has been in effect in Scotland from 10 am, while a yellow warning has been issued in northern England, Wales and Northern Ireland from 6 am.
Rail services north of Newcastle have been suspended, and rail passengers north of Preston have been advised not to travel. All flights from Glasgow to the Scottish Isles have been cancelled.
Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh have been closed, while the “Fringe by the Sea” festival in North Berwick has also been postponed. Drivers have been advised to take extra precautions.
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