The Lus Na Gréine Family Resource Centre in Granard, Co Longford, is actively aiding elderly residents and those unable to leave their homes due to severe winter conditions. Utilizing a telephone database established during the Covid-19 pandemic, the center is…
Wicklow County Council has advised residents to avoid the Wicklow Mountains due to dangerous weather conditions, including snow and ice. Roads, especially around Sally Gap, remain closed. School closures have been reported across several counties, including Longford, Donegal, Leitrim, and…
Heavy rainfall has led to significant water accumulation on the roads in the area of Spilia, Corfu, prompting police from the Corfu Traffic Department to implement emergency traffic regulations. Traffic is temporarily halted at the intersection of Heroes of Polytechnio…
Taoiseach Simon Harris acknowledged the anxiety surrounding school openings during an extreme cold snap, emphasizing that local decisions are being made due to geographical variations. He highlighted the need for additional resources in certain counties and assured the public of…
The UK faces ongoing yellow warnings for snow and ice following severe flooding that has disrupted travel and prompted school closures. The Met Office forecasts icy roads and potential travel delays across various regions, with significant incidents declared in Lincolnshire…
A powerful earthquake struck Tibet, resulting in at least 53 fatalities according to Chinese state media. The quake, measured at a magnitude of 6.8 by the Chinese Earthquake Center and 7.1 by the US Geological Survey, occurred near Tingri, located…
A severe winter storm, dubbed Winter Storm Blair, has resulted in at least five fatalities and widespread disruptions across multiple states in the U.S., forcing school closures and causing travel chaos. States including Maryland, Virginia, and Kansas have declared emergencies…
The UK is grappling with major incidents due to severe flooding in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire, caused by heavy rain. Numerous rescues were conducted, including the evacuation of 50 children from a flooded school. Over 190 flood warnings are in effect…
The roof of the Tralee Regional Sports and Leisure Complex in Co Kerry collapsed this morning under heavy snowfall, prompting emergency services to respond. Fortunately, the building was empty at the time, and there are no injuries reported. The cause…
A powerful winter storm has swept across the eastern United States, affecting millions with heavy snowfall and ice. Over 300,000 people lost power, and roads became treacherous resulting in hundreds of accidents. Meteorologists forecast frigid temperatures dropping significantly below normal,…
Severe weather conditions are impacting large parts of Britain with snow causing flight delays, cancellations, and diversions at airports. Extreme cold is also affecting Germany and the Netherlands, while the United States faces polar temperatures and strong winds. Additionally, former…
Minister for Education Norma Foley reports that while most of Ireland’s 4,000 schools remain open despite severe weather, a significant number will close in several counties, including Carlow and Kilkenny. Safety concerns drive school decisions amid unprecedented snowfall and local…
