Storm Ashley puts authorities on alert in England, Scotland and Ireland due to intense wind and torrential rains. During the weekend, some effects of the phenomenon were already evident, which left thousands of people There is no electricity in British territory.
The British Environment Agency is monitoring the situation. This Monday, in England alone there are 76 flood warnings, that is, the authorities warn that there is a possibility of flooding in various parts of the English territory. 20 flood warnings were also issued in coastal regions, where flooding is expected. Therefore, the population is advised to adopt protective measures.
British authorities are warning that flooding impacts are possible as the River Severn rises on Monday and is expected to continue until Friday in places including Worcestershire and Gloucestershire. More localized flooding is also expected this Monday and Tuesday on the Essex coast, in the southeast of England and about 70 kilometers from London.
In Ireland, the passage of Storm Ashley left more than 53,000 homes without electricity, mainly in the Galway and Donegal areas. With recovery work already underway, the energy supply was gradually restored, but early this Monday morning there was still 16 thousand customers in the darkaccording to data from Irish times.
In some coastal areas of the country, such as Salthill, Galway, waves several meters high exceeded the piers and caused flooding.
For this Monday, Met ÉireannThe Irish Meteorological Service says it will be a drier day in several parts of the territory, but some showers are still expected.
Dry in many parts to start today Monday with rays of sunshine and just a few showers????️????️
Clouds will accumulate from the west this afternoon and rain outbreaks will spread eastward☁️????️
Highs of 12 to 15 degrees with moderate to fresh southwesterly winds????️????️ pic.twitter.com/SW8PqzOkr2
– Met Éireann (@MetEireann) October 21, 2024
Dozens of flights were canceled at airports in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Dublin, Ireland, over the weekend.
There are serious disruptions to rail transport in Scotland. Some trains between Edinburgh and central Glasgow have been suspended or are running with significant delays, in some cases lasting hours.
Storm Ashley is now moving towards Belgium and France. The French meteorological institute predicts that heavy rain will hit the Paris region during Monday night, but “with limited activity.” In regions from the Yvelines to Val-d’Oise, “more pronounced” effects are expected. Ashley will continue to advance towards the east and south of France.
Source: Observadora
