Disruption expected on Monday as cancellations and delays issued for rail, sea and air with heavy rain and high winds forecast
The Police Service of Northern Ireland said the weather was putting “significant pressure” on the 999 system and urged people to report non-emergencies online or by calling 101.
Chief Superintendent Davy Beck said many roads across Northern Ireland remain impassable on Monday morning.
Between 3.30pm on Sunday, 21st January and 2am on Monday, 22nd January, officers dealt with over 1,300 calls from the public, approximately 600 of these related to the storm.
“There is also a continued risk of significant debris on the road network as wind speeds remain high throughout Monday.
Due to adverse weather conditions across the UK, temporary air traffic restrictions are in place. Restrictions of this sort are only every applied to maintain safety.
Our teams are working closely with airports and airlines to minimise disruption. Passengers should check the status of their flight with their airline.”
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