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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Simon Calder

Storm Floris: 90mph winds trigger air, rail and sea chaos

Disruption from Storm Floris will continue into Tuesday, travellers have been warned, after wind gusts of up to 82 mph brought down trees and power lines across Scotland and Ireland, triggering transport chaos for trains, flights and ferries.

More than 43,000 homes were without power, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks said, with 10,000 more affected in Ireland – mostly in Co Donegal and Co Roscommon.

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