Downed trees and wild seas as Storm Darragh hits UK


Over the weekend, parts of the UK were hit by Storm Darragh, causing damage to buildings and infrastructure. Strong winds and heavy rain caused trees to fall and roofs to be ripped off buildings. The worst affected areas were southern Wales, western England, and Northern Ireland.

The gusts reached speeds of up to 93mph, causing significant disruptions to train services, ferries, and flights. As a result, many services were cancelled, leaving passengers stranded. A rare red Met Office warning was issued for parts of Wales and southwest England, but it ended at 11:00GMT on Saturday.

Despite the warning being lifted, amber warnings for further wind and rain remained in place through to Saturday evening. This meant that the affected areas continued to face difficult weather conditions. Emergency services are urging people to take extra precautions and stay vigilant until the weather subsides.

The UK is no stranger to severe weather, and storms like Darragh are becoming increasingly common. Climate change is causing extreme weather events to occur more frequently, which is why it’s essential to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change

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