Storm rumbles; Dramatic images of planes tossed by the wind; If this hits us... VIDEO

Several meteorological warnings are in effect, in the areas particularly affected by the storm, schools are also closed as a precaution, while city and intercity transport lines are operating with long delays.
Islanders have been advised not to travel as difficulties and delays are expected.

Storm Pia is raging in Britain and has caused massive train and flight cancelations across the country. pic.twitter.com/l97duIiAUh

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) December 22, 2023

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Dramatic footage of the plane's attempt to land at the airport also appeared on social networks. Carried by a strong gust of wind, some did not manage to land at all, and the wind carried them as if they were made of paper.

From travel chaos at two London train stations, to power cuts and flight delays, Storm Pia has been responsible for significant disruption across the UK.https://t.co/ee4NeHF3Lh pic.twitter.com/FF06qsgq84

— Sky News (@SkyNews) December 21, 2023

All major airports across the country were affected, dozens of flights were cancelled, and numerous delays were reported. Wind gusts were estimated at 130 kilometers per hour.

Storm Pia blowing in to Portstewart on Thursday afternoon.
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— Love Ballymena (@LoveBallymena) December 21, 2023

Also, a power outage was registered as a result of power grids being torn, and dozens of fallen trees were reported.
The storm also affected Holland, Belgium, where a woman was killed when a large Christmas tree fell on her at the fair.

'The RAC expects 13.5m people to be travelling on the roads today.'
Travel chaos is predicted...