Storm Isha hits travels and power services across UK


Information boards display delayed and cancelled train services at Edinburgh Waverley Station in the aftermath of Storm Isha in Edinburgh, Britain January 22, 2024. REUTERS/Lesley Martin

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's rail network was disrupted, flights were cancelled and thousands of homes were left without power on Monday after the country was battered by Storm Isha overnight.

Scotland was worst hit as gusts of over 90 miles per hour (144 km/h) led to the cancellation of all train services. Dozens of flights from Edinburgh and Glasgow airports were also cancelled.

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