France and Britain on alert for storm Eunice

The north and north-west of France were put on an “orange” alarm today, due to the stormy winds and the dangers of big waves, from the passage of the storm Eunice.

The British and Irish meteorological services issued “red” alerts before the storm arrived, which is then expected to head for Denmark, according to a report by Météo France, the French meteorological service.

Strong winds are expected to hit the French coast, especially tomorrow afternoon in the northern part of the country, where gusts of wind could reach 140 kilometers per hour locally, according to Météo France.

As there is a risk of disrupting air or rail transport and causing damage to the telephone and electricity networks, the authorities appealed to the citizens to avoid risky activities and to be informed before their every move.

“Red” alarm in Britain

Train cancellations, army ready to mobilize: England on “red alert” today, before the arrival tomorrow of Storm Eunice, the second storm to cross the country in 48 hours, which is likely to “cause serious problems “due to” very strong winds “.

The alarm, issued by the British Meteorological Service, concerns the south-west of England, from Cornwall to Cardiff, to the south of Wales, with wind speeds forecast to reach 145 kilometers per hour on the coast. The south of England, including London, has been put on “orange” alert.

The storm could pose a “risk of death due to debris flying in the air,” “damage to buildings and homes with detached roofs, and damage to the power grid,” according to the Met Office.

In addition, there is a risk that roads, railways, bridges will be closed and delays or cancellations will be recorded on buses, trains, ferries or flight cancellations.

For example, all train services in Wales were canceled tomorrow, according to a spokesman for the rail network, which cited passenger and staff safety.

“Of course the army is ready,” said Prime Minister Boris Johnson, on the sidelines of a visit to a Royal Air Force base today.

Due to the threatening bad weather, Prince Charles canceled an official visit for tomorrow in South Wales, his services announced.

Another storm, Dudley, caused less significant problems in Scotland and northern England after it hit Britain yesterday, leaving thousands of households without electricity.

In Ireland, authorities in the west and south of the country also issued a “red alert” for the night from Thursday to Friday with winds forecast to reach 130 kilometers per hour and the risk of flooding to be real.

SOURCE: ΑΠΕ-ΜΠΕ

Source: Capital

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