Photos| Storm Dara hits Britain…and an emergency warning on the phones of 3 million people

The United Kingdom has prepared for Storm Dara, with British authorities issuing emergency alerts for about three million people in parts of Wales and southwest England.
This represents the largest use of the emergency warning system, which sends alerts to mobile phones in areas covered by the Met Office red warning, according to what the BBC website reported.

Storm Dara warning details

Areas affected by Storm Dara

The warnings include the western and southern coastal areas of Wales, and the Bristol Channel, including the cities of Bristol and Cardiff.
According to the Meteorological Service, wind speeds are expected to reach 90 mph (144 kilometers per hour) or more, which could lead to severe damage..

Advice for citizens from Storm Dara

Authorities called on residents to stay home and avoid driving in severe weather conditions.
It also advised them to prepare the necessary tools such as batteries, power packs and basic needs, in anticipation of a power outage or mobile phone networks..

Expected damage from Storm Dara

The storm is expected to cause major disturbances, including falling trees and flying debris, power outages and disruption of mobile phone networks, in addition to high waves that may pose a danger to the coasts..

High winds began hitting areas in Wales and southwest England on Friday evening, with wind speeds of up to 74 mph recorded in northwest Wales.
The Met Office also issued yellow and orange warnings covering most parts of the United Kingdom, warning of the risk of flooding in some western regions..
Despite expectations that the storm will subside by Saturday evening, the Meteorological Authority stresses the need to be cautious, with orange warnings continuing in some areas until the evening..

Transport and infrastructure impacts

The storm is expected to impact transportation networks and infrastructure, as well as potentially causing damage to buildings and homes.
The authorities remain on alert, and are constantly updating forecasts to ensure the safety of citizens in the face of the storm.
Yesterday, the Dutch Schiphol Airport announced the cancellation of more than 100 flights due to strong winds caused by Storm “Dara.”
The airport said in a statement: “Due to the strong winds caused by Storm Dara, the number of flights taking off and landing today, Friday, is expected to decrease.”
The airport urged passengers to take delays and cancellations into account, as other flights were delayed, some by up to an hour. The Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute expects strong winds to blow in most parts of the Netherlands today.