Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:17pm on 06 Jan 2025,Monday Weather & Environment
The UK faces severe disruption as adverse weather closes hundreds of schools and halts travel. The Met Office issued multiple snow and ice warnings, affecting England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. Manchester Airport briefly shut down, while railways in the East Midlands and roads nationwide reported closures. Aberdeenshire saw 91 schools close, while Bradford reported 175 closures. Flood alerts were issued for 166 areas in England. Ireland faces similar challenges, with 41,000 homes losing power and water shortages impacting healthcare. Experts predict icy conditions to persist, urging caution across affected regions.
