In the UK, around 220,000 homes were left without power due to downed power lines and two nuclear power reactors were forced to close shut down. Transport is disrupted at Heathrow Airport with around 20% of flights cancelled between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. local time (2 a.m – 6 a.m. ET). Bridges were also closed by the Highway Agency. Network Rail said they were unlikely to get going before 9 a.m. local time (5 a.m. ET) in some areas. Some roads would remain closed throughout the day.
Posted on: Mon, 28 Oct 2013 14:08:52 +0000
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