The UK is grappling with the aftermath of Storm Gerrit, which has caused significant travel disruptions across the country. Independent travel editor Simon Calder, Weather Journalist Nathan Rao, Senior Meteorologist Jim Dale, and Sky meteorologist Jo Wheeler have provided updates on the situation. The storm has led to the cancellation of flights, closure of bridges, and delays in train services, severely affecting post-Christmas travel. The Met Office has issued warnings for floods, power cuts, and further disruptions. In Scotland, heavy blizzards have buried cars, and nearly 70mph gales have been reported. A number of yellow wind and rain warnings are in place, cautioning drivers of hazardous conditions. Additionally, a rare 'localised tornado' in Greater Manchester prompted the evacuation of around 100 homes, with no injuries reported. Thousands of homes remain without power, and the Met Office has issued nine weather warnings as the storm continues to batter Britain. Eurostar services from London have been cancelled due to a flooded tunnel near Ebbsfleet International, stranding thousands of passengers ahead of New Year's Eve. Reports from journalists such as Luc Raghallaigh, Geo Lithgow, Shingi Mararike, Sophie Reaper, and Theo Chikomba have highlighted the ongoing challenges.
Eurostar trains to and from London have been cancelled as more extreme weather in the wake of Storm Gerrit disrupts travel plans. Read more: https://t.co/JPzshZpy9w πΊ Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/YzexXMFiBA
Flooding forces Eurostar to scrap cross-channel journeys https://t.co/mTQ0LKoUR9
Eurostar cancels all services to and from London today after a tunnel under the Thames flooded, leaving thousands stranded https://t.co/58XUoiVbgU
#Eurostar says it has canceled all its services for the rest of the day due to flooded tunnels in southeastern #England. https://t.co/ycQvd2Af9q
Eurostar services departing from London have been canceled for the day as a result of flooding https://t.co/dUybvmoIA0 https://t.co/YrLn8pfreO
Eurostar cancels all services to and from London due to flooded tunnel https://t.co/3RBJJT0Eb7
Watch: A flooded train tunnel under the Thames in Kent, causes cancelations and delays on Eurostar and Southeastern rail network in #Britain. https://t.co/ycQvd2Af9q https://t.co/GJ2eIkmGuA
Travellers have been left stranded in Paris after Eurostar cancellations due to flooding in the tunnels near London. Read more: https://t.co/S0cUPkC5Zk https://t.co/RcOs6tc6xB
New Year travel hell: Eurostar passengers 'in tears' as thousands stranded after tunnel flooding - with Disney trips 'ruined' https://t.co/3RBJJT0Eb7
Eurostar travellers have been left stranded as trains are cancelled due to flooding in tunnels near Ebbsfleet International. Live updates: https://t.co/JzUwAWtOQQ https://t.co/t5J1vTqk9m
Eurostar cancels trains due to flooding, stranding hundreds of travelers in Paris and London https://t.co/kLf3zphUcv
As more weather warnings have been put in place, Eurostar travellers have been left stranded as trains are cancelled due to flooding. Live updates: https://t.co/vnFgMOROJF https://t.co/0ygFZBVFC1
Eurostar and Southeastern cancel trains from St Pancras due to flooding. Sky's @rachaelvenables has more on the travel disruption π https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 πΊ Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/NWrAlmVjAw
Trains have been cancelled due to flooding in tunnels near Ebbsfleet International. Southeastern Railway said no services will run between Ebbsfleet and St Pancras International until at least noon on Saturday. Latest: https://t.co/DrnowWJoGl https://t.co/5kuKRJhWR0
Flooded tunnel near London disrupts Eurostar train services https://t.co/Gqqh6m7mEZ https://t.co/pige281FBM
Eurostar canceled train services out of Londonβs St. Pancras International station on Saturday as wind and rain disrupt travel in the UK ahead of New Yearβs Eve https://t.co/oDKfzm6ptv
Eurostar trains suffer severe delays after tunnels flood under the Thames π³ https://t.co/oV3Lq7pHvA
At least 14 Eurostar trains have been canceled after flooding in a tunnel in southern #England, stranding thousands of passengers just ahead of New Yearβs Eve. https://t.co/ycQvd2Af9q
Major rail line flooded as Eurostar trains cancelled; more than 100 flood warnings and alerts across country π UK weather live updates https://t.co/V1xvKab2LT
Eurostar cancels trains due to flooded UK tunnels https://t.co/OSWMbgbJ2O
Eurostar cancels at least 14 trains to and from London and warns of "severe delays" after tunnel floods under the Thames https://t.co/mEVxaRVRxw
Eurostar services from London have been cancelled βuntil the end of the dayβ as heavy rain and strong winds threaten to spoil peopleβs new year plans. No high-speed services are expected to run between Ebbsfleet International and London St Pancras International today because aβ¦
UK braced for more wild weather as flooded tunnel causes train cancellations Read moreπ https://t.co/HIPaFXN5Dv
π΄ Thousands of rail passengers in the UK and Europe have been left stranded because of flooding in a tunnel under the River Thames https://t.co/3GOtEpOD0S
Travellers stranded as major line flooding cancels ALL Eurostar and Southeastern trains https://t.co/A3xYKaL5T9
Eurostar services from London have been cancelled βuntil the end of the dayβ as heavy rain and strong winds threaten to spoil peopleβs new year plans βοΈ: @GeoLithgow https://t.co/lf0A8Zqc2p
#BREAKING Eurostar cancels 14 trains due to flooded UK tunnel https://t.co/fpXhPFWwj7
'I've been talking to people in tears because their trip to Disney has been cancelled' Travel expert Simon Calder spoke to #BBCBreakfast after Eurostar trains at London St Pancras International were affected due to flooding in a tunnel under the Thames https://t.co/SgEUewqYVv https://t.co/jqf45YjRRO
Travel chaos as thousands of passengers hit by Eurostar and Southeastern cancellations due to tunnel flooding https://t.co/InEC0GRx6n
Eurostar and Southeastern travel chaos with major flooding in Thames tunnel filmed https://t.co/KH5fgLRH5z
Londonβs Eurostar terminal βin chaosβ as flooded tunnel hits train services https://t.co/E8JZs4ouYd
Eurostar and Southeastern trains have been cancelled this morning because of a flooded tunnel near Ebbsfleet International station in Kent. Travel editor at The Independent @SimonCalder reports live from St Pancras with the latest travel news. https://t.co/KUMvHupsac Sky 501 https://t.co/9KeUz6rVNY
More Eurostar chaos as all trains from St Pancras to France are cancelled and Southeastern Trains are put on hold due to tunnel flooding - while Thameslink services are axed due to staff shortages https://t.co/4WHtijDwyw https://t.co/7XJKUF6HaA
BREAKING: Flooding in railway tunnel near Ebbsfleet International. There are no highspeed trains running between St Pancras and Ebbsfleet International. https://t.co/PAiZ4D1jU3 πΊ Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/nmnlgvbmwk
Thousands of homes are still without power after Storm Gerrit wreaked havoc across northern England and Scotland π Read more https://t.co/WRZTGewxjx
Thousands of homes in the UK remain without power as the post-storm cleanup begins in the wake of Storm Gerrit https://t.co/MUFpSMrWvP
About 100 homes were evacuated in Greater Manchester after a "mini tornado" hit yesterday night. The aftermath of Storm Gerrit also continues today, with almost 8,000 homes still without power. https://t.co/y85acuGJ9Z https://t.co/yNNNhkQg50
Homes have reported damage after an "intense" tornado struck an area of Greater Manchester last night. π Read more https://t.co/iwfCnb26z1
π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ The Met Office has pledged to review its weather alerts after people in Scotland claimed they were blindsided by the ferocity of Storm Gerrit https://t.co/oSyA3iS998
Watch: These homes in Greater Manchester are in a state of 'absolute disaster' after a localised 'tornado' with 7,000 left without power Read more: https://t.co/Kj0PIcMRDb https://t.co/FDlV9YDaaw
Watch: Homes in Greater Manchester are in a state of 'absolute disaster' after a localised 'tornado' with 7,000 left without power Read more: https://t.co/Kj0PIcMRDb https://t.co/iDhPn8SbTX
A furious but brief weather event tore through a residential area in Greater Manchester causing damage to property. Police say around 100 houses were evacuated and residents stayed with family and friends while the area was tidied and buildings assessed. https://t.co/lLd7zd4QQD https://t.co/hwr7YGrcl0
βAn incredible rush of storms, thunder and lightening!β TalkTV weather presenter Jo Wheeler provides an update on Storm Gerrit as it continues to sweep across the UK. @thejamesmax https://t.co/xCGMZpcOe5
βGlobally the UK sees more tornadoes, bar the United States, than anyone else for the land mass weβve got.β Storm Gerrit continues to batter the UK with high winds, heavy rain and more flooding is expected. @thejamesmax https://t.co/ZDVqXK3FU2
Pictures: Storm Gerrit βMini Tornadoβ Strikes, Destroying Roofs and Leaving Thousands Without Power https://t.co/Ri6fk31lAp
πͺοΈA "localised tornado" has damaged around 100 homes in Greater Manchester as Storm Gerrit leaves thousands without power and causes further travel misery: https://t.co/2zybm5eZcW https://t.co/JHZqnbQexT
Tornado rips up 100 houses in Greater Manchester as eyewitnesses describe horror at 'supercell' storm https://t.co/7pctmRUpe2
BREAKING: Greater Manchester police say the 'mini-tornado' incident has been "downgraded and work continues to clear debris". Live updates: https://t.co/6phlQIg4mR πΊ Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/ILsnnEHpUR
About 100 homes have been evacuated in Greater Manchester and a major incident has been declared after a "mini tornado" hit last night. The aftermath of Storm Gerrit also continues today, with almost 8,000 homes still without power. https://t.co/y85acuGJ9Z https://t.co/TXadYkYTZf
A tornado has inflicted significant damage on property in a residential area of Manchester. No injuries were reported but many residents were forced to leave their homes in Stalybridge. https://t.co/ZETA1qbL5D https://t.co/mPkVLK7Z1U
'Storm Gerrit is continuing to wipe away some of that festive cheer.' GB News Reporter Theo Chikomba reports live from Euston Station as Storm Gerrit continues to cause travel disruption. π Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/4gpheCXiXF
'Scenes of chaos.' GB News' @SophieReaper details what happened last night in Manchester following reports of a tornado. https://t.co/YK8YwwBYdL
Storm Gerrit: 'Tornado' damages 100 homes as 14,000 without power amid further travel misery https://t.co/PNbZFJ7OMf
Thousands of homes still without power after Storm Gerrit https://t.co/MvDxrmBAvf
A βlocalised tornadoβ caused significant damage to properties in Greater Manchester as Storm Gerrit swept the country, with thousands of homes remaining without power and travellers likely to face continued disruption https://t.co/rNZgeEV0p0
Major incident declared as Storm Gerrit tornado forces people out of damaged homes and thousands left without power https://t.co/lDsiolep9L
Storm Gerrit: Thousands of homes without power and fears of further travel chaos https://t.co/NkTWaDacOY
Travellers on their way home from the Christmas break are set to endure more disruption today as roads and train lines battered by Storm Gerrit look to recover π Read more https://t.co/rzfUjcfw5b
BREAKING: Major incident declared as 'localised tornado' reported in Greater Manchester No injuries were reported but many residents were forced to leave their homes. https://t.co/OxfhYcGpyV πΊ Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/0Ujqlk2SP5
Rare UK 'TORNADO' rips through Greater Manchester with hundreds forced to evacuate their homes as Storm Gerrit havoc continues https://t.co/yedAx9w9WA
Major incident declared as 'localised tornado' reported in Greater Manchester | latest β¬ https://t.co/V1xvKab2LT
Disruption from Storm Gerrit continues as thousands still without power https://t.co/Dulkw3nnFy
'Weβre not quite out of the woods yet.' Senior Meteorologist Jim Dale details the latest forecast for Storm Gerrit as strong wind and rain batters the UK. π Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/KGUAMpv094
Storm Gerrit wreaks havoc on the UK's travel network and leaves thousands of homes without power https://t.co/N6Dd7aa8yv
Post-Christmas travel misery as roads and railways look to recover from Storm Gerrit π Read more https://t.co/7tOvgij6vF
Fury as rail passengers told to 'come back tomorrow' amid Storm Gerrit travel chaos and power cuts https://t.co/EzNkF6soEB
Drivers have been stranded in the snow for hours, rail passengers told not to travel and thousands left without power as Storm Gerrit hits the UK. π Read more https://t.co/QBSUrczmrA
Is your post-Christmas train cancelled? Stranded rail passengers are told to come back tomorrow as Storm Gerrit and engineering works cause severe delays - Find out if your train is cancelled below π https://t.co/nMuAOdUmXW
Travellers face disruption as Storm Gerrit hits Scotland https://t.co/bGUv7rXGHT
Storm Gerrit hits the UK and brings travel chaos, as hundreds of previously cancelled trains and ferries have to be cancelled https://t.co/RzRJHca05I
The Met Office has warned travellers on their way home from Christmas holidays of transport delays and potentially hazardous conditions across the country π₯ Read the latest updates on Storm Gerrit: https://t.co/rUzbmzaEIW https://t.co/S81YiTxtxx
Storm Gerrit brings UK to a grinding halt: Brits going home after Christmas are left stranded at rail stations and airports after 70mph gales and rain spark train and plane cancellations - while heavy blizzards BURY cars in Scotland https://t.co/SV3abr2ZB5 https://t.co/CfOUH6fPSp
Travellers across Scotland are enduring disruption due to poor weather conditions caused by Storm Gerrit https://t.co/3ISqkfbplO
Independent travel editor Simon Calder provides the latest updates on trains, roads and flights as Storm Gerrit hits the UK. @thejamesmax | @SimonCalder https://t.co/x8MnxhIKbP
Storm Gerrit batters Britain as flights scrapped, bridges shut and trains delayed in post-Christmas travel hell https://t.co/pRppg1XghJ
Travellers have been warned of delays and potentially hazardous conditions on their way home from the Christmas holidays as Storm Gerrit hits the UK. North of England correspondent @ShingiMararike reports with the latest. https://t.co/YDb9OFqZXn πΊ Sky 501 and YouTube https://t.co/SXaLQYmrR1
Flights cancelled and warnings issued to drivers as Storm Gerrit batters UK https://t.co/ZaKlueIkio
Storm Gerrit chaos: Met Office issues nine weather warnings as TRIPLE THREAT hits Britain https://t.co/iMIa0fNJIO
Drivers have been warned of potentially hazardous conditions as Storm Gerrit hits the country today - with a number of yellow wind and rain warnings in place. https://t.co/z0LfrONBtV
Travel disruption as Storm Gerrit hits Scotland https://t.co/EQlxDvzrh1
Storm Gerrit batters Britain as Met Office warns of floods, power cuts and disruption to post-Christmas travel https://t.co/ak2BBwnepz
The UK is bracing itself for Storm Gerrit which is set to batter much of the country βοΈ Sky meteorologist Jo Wheeler says "we are looking at gusts between 50mph and 70mph". https://t.co/TBfQFuOPVF πΊ Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/9kn61tvakb
'Wherever you're going to be today, it's going to be absolutely foul!' Weather Journalist Nathan Rao details the latest conditions for the UK amid Storm Gerrit. https://t.co/XZei92dCLC
Travellers have been warned of delays and potentially hazardous conditions on their way home from the Christmas holidays as the UK braces for Storm Gerrit https://t.co/bo1E7I45mj
Storm Gerrit will bring strong winds and heavy rain to many parts of the UK on Wednesday, with wintry hazards also likely, forecasters warn https://t.co/7SRsAUR9ZB
Storm Gerrit: Weather alerts across UK and warnings to drivers ahead of busy day on roads https://t.co/n251ZXAIqS
Storm Gerrit: Disruption warning as storm hits on Wednesday https://t.co/BrGh5yAGrz
The UK is bracing itself for Storm Gerrit which is set to batter much of the country. π Read more https://t.co/2xkZoCfdNe
The UK is set to be battered by wind and rain from Storm Gerrit βοΈ: @LucRaghallaigh https://t.co/L23ED6LukS
The UK is set to be battered by wind and rain from Storm Gerrit https://t.co/fdz6IpWExl
BREAKING Met Office names Storm Gerrit as it warns Britain to be lashed by fierce 70mph winds and 'heavy rain'https://t.co/X2n3DQwmaY
BREAKING Met Office name Storm Gerrit as they warn Britain to be lashed by fierce 70mph winds and 'heavy rain' https://t.co/X2n3DQwmaY