Storm Chandra Brings Severe Wind and Rain to Northern Ireland
• Storm Chandra causes school closures and travel disruptions in Northern Ireland due to heavy rain and strong winds.
• The Met Office issued amber wind and yellow rainfall warnings, with peak wind gusts reaching 75 mph.
• Residents are advised to avoid forests and parks due to the risk of falling trees and flooding.
Severe weather causes widespread disruptions in Northern Ireland
Storm Chandra has brought severe weather to Northern Ireland, causing widespread disruptions and prompting urgent warnings from the Met Office. Heavy rain and strong winds have led to the closure of over 300 schools and higher education institutions across the region. The Met Office issued a yellow rainfall alert covering counties Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Londonderry, and Tyrone. Simultaneously, an amber wind warning was in effect from 05:00 GMT to 21:00 GMT on Tuesday, highlighting the potential for significant impact.
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