UK Travel Disrupted by Severe Weather as Conditions Begin to Improve

Storm Darragh caused widespread travel delays with high winds, ice warnings, and infrastructure damage, but milder weather is forecast for Christmas.

• Storm Darragh brought winds up to 82mph, ice warnings, and heavy congestion, disrupting travel across the UK during the Christmas getaway.
• Belfast City Airport temporarily closed after a plane’s nose wheel collapsed during a hard landing; no injuries were reported, and the runway has since reopened.
• Heathrow Airport canceled around 100 flights on Sunday due to strong winds and airspace restrictions, while ferry routes and regional flights were also heavily impacted.
• Holyhead port in North Wales remains closed due to storm damage, with ferry services to Ireland rerouted until repairs are completed, expected by mid-January.
• The Met Office predicts a mild and cloudy Christmas, with temperatures significantly above seasonal averages, reaching up to 13°C in some areas.

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