Storm Kathleen Disrupts Flights in UK and Ireland, Causes Power Outages in Thousands of Homes

Storm Kathleen, the 11th named storm of the 2023-24 season, caused travel disruptions in the UK and Ireland.

Thousands of homes in Ireland were left without power, and numerous flights were cancelled at airports such as Manchester Airport and Belfast City Airport.

The storm swept across both countries, leading to flight cancellations and power outages.

Dublin Airport advised travelers to check with their airlines for updates due to cancellations and diversions caused by weather conditions at other airports.

EasyJet announced some flights to and from the Isle of Man and Belfast International were canceled due to Storm Kathleen.

The airline is offering customers the option to transfer to alternative flights or receive refunds, hotel accommodation, and meals.

In Scotland, rail and ferry services were disrupted due to the storm, with temporary speed restrictions on Scottish rail services.

A storm caused over 34,000 power outages affecting homes, farms, and businesses in Ireland.

ESB Networks reported the issue and dispatched crews to restore power safely.