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Britain is facing yet another severe weather condition as Storm Gertie is set to hit the country, following a spell of harsh cold and heavy snowfall. According to media reports, the storm is expected to bring strong winds, heavy rain, and further snowfall to the UK. The storm is forecasted to make landfall in the southwest of England on Thursday afternoon, with winds reaching speeds of 90 mph in Cornwall and the Isle of Scilly.
The severe weather conditions are expected to affect most parts of England and Wales, with the Met Office issuing yellow and amber warnings for Thursday and Friday. The severe weather is also expected to cause property damage, with strong winds and heavy rain posing a significant threat to homes and buildings.
In addition to the storm, the severe weather is also expected to bring significant disruptions to transportation and daily life, with schools and businesses likely to be affected. The Met Office has warned of widespread flooding in the southwest of Wales and eastern England, with up to 15 cm of snow expected in eastern Wales and the Midlands, and up to 30 cm in the Welsh mountains and Peak District.
The National Health Service has warned of increased pressure on the healthcare system due to the severe weather, with the cold weather payment scheme expected to benefit over 1 million households. In the meantime, a tragic accident occurred on the roads of Reading, where a school bus and a coach collided, leaving 9 children, the coach driver, and 8 other people injured.
The severe weather has also caused disruptions to air travel, with flights grounded in Europe due to the bad weather. The Amsterdam Schiphol airport and the Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris have both cancelled hundreds of flights.
In other news, Venezuela has announced a ban on the export of oil to the US, in response to the US ban on Venezuelan oil imports. The move is seen as a tit-for-tat measure, with the US having imposed sanctions on Venezuela’s oil exports in recent weeks.
