Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:12am on 24 Jan 2025,Friday Weather & Environment
Storm Eowyn has caused at least 334 flight cancellations across airports in Northern Ireland and Scotland, affecting 50,000 passengers. Impacted airports include Belfast International, Belfast City, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Aberdeen, with Edinburgh facing the highest disruption (146 flights). Dublin Airport also canceled 230 flights as strong winds battered the region. Belfast International Airport urged passengers to check with airlines for updates, while Edinburgh Airport emphasized safety over operations. Power outages left 715,000 homes and businesses across Ireland without electricity. Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill urged residents to stay indoors during the red weather alert, which remains in effect until 2 PM.
