Storm Pia Wreaks Havoc Across UK, Disrupting Holiday Travel

Multiple rail operators issue warnings, flights grounded, and power cuts affect thousands as storm continues to cause disruption.

Storm Pia, named by the Danish Meteorological Institute, is causing significant disruption across the UK with wind gusts reaching up to 80mph in northern Scotland.
Multiple rail operators, including TransPennine Express, LNER, and ScotRail, have issued warnings of major delays or cancellations, with some advising passengers not to travel.
British Airways has grounded two dozen flights due to the storm, and ferry services to 22 islands off the west coast of Scotland have been cancelled.
Power cuts have affected over 40,000 households in northeast England, and all schools on the Shetland Islands have been closed.
The storm is expected to continue causing disruption into Friday, potentially affecting the Christmas getaway with millions of drivers expected to hit the roads.