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Storm 'Ciara' Floods Britain: Snow, Flooding, and Road Disruptions

Published January 28, 2026, 06:18
Storm 'Ciara' Floods Britain: Snow, Flooding, and Road Disruptions

Britain is being battered by Storm 'Ciara', resulting in flooding, snowfall, and significant disruptions to road and rail networks. Heavy rainfall and blizzards have affected areas in southwestern, western, and northern England, as well as Northern Ireland and Scotland. In Northern Ireland, 242 schools remain closed, and an orange warning has been issued due to dangerous winds reaching up to 120 kilometers per hour in coastal areas. In southwestern England, major roads have been closed, and the bridge connecting England to Wales is also shut down. Storm 'Ciara' is the third strong storm to hit Britain this month, causing widespread disruption and damage.