The United Kingdom is reeling from a severe battering by Storm Goretti, which swept across the nation today, plunging tens of thousands of people into darkness and causing widespread travel chaos and school shutdowns.
Ferocious Winds and Historic Snowfall
The wild and wintry conditions packed a devastating punch, with gusts recorded at a staggering 99 miles per hour. The Midlands was particularly hard-hit, experiencing what has been described as the 'worst snowfall in a decade'. In a dramatic escalation, the Met Office was forced to issue a rare red weather warning for parts of the South West, indicating a significant danger to life.
Transport Network Brought to a Standstill
The storm's impact on travel has been severe and nationwide. Both East Midlands and Birmingham airports were compelled to suspend all operations due to the heavy snow and dangerous conditions. On the rails, all train services in Cornwall were axed, with significant cancellations also affecting routes in the North of England.
Roads were not spared, with numerous closures reported due to fallen trees and treacherous ice. This follows a week of severe weather that has already seen Scottish villages cut off and temperatures plummeting to nearly -15°C.
Pink Skies and Abandoned Vehicles
Residents in areas of Birmingham witnessed an eerie pink sky this morning, a phenomenon often associated with the 'weather bomb' that occurred as the central pressure in a low-pressure system dropped rapidly yesterday.
The scene in the West Midlands was one of disruption, with vehicles abandoned on roads in Birmingham early this morning as drivers struggled with the sudden and heavy snowfall. The week of extreme conditions has tested the resilience of communities across the country.
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