Traffic is seen on a snow-covered road in Manchester, Britain, on Jan. 5, 2025. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)
LONDON, Jan. 5 (Xinhua) -- Heavy rain and snow swept across Britain and Ireland overnight, causing travel disruptions and power cuts, with weather warnings in place on Sunday.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow and several yellow warnings for snow and ice, covering most of England, Scotland and Wales.
A large number of rail routes operated by various companies across the country reported severe disruptions, inlcluding delays and cancellations, due to the poor weather.
Leeds Bradford Airport's runway was closed as a result of the "ongoing heavy snowfall." Manchester Airport and Liverpool John Lennon Airport reopened their runway after closures on Sunday morning but warned of delays and cancellations.
Passengers were advised to check their journeys with operators before traveling, as well as to allow extra time and bring additional supplies for their trips.
Thousands of homes across Britain and the Republic of Ireland were left without power, while crew from power suppliers worked to restore electricity.
The Met Office forecast that snow will increasingly turn to rain for much of Britain on Sunday, but further snow showers and the risk of ice will continue in much of Scotland through Sunday and into Monday morning. ■
People enjoy sledding in the snow in Manchester, Britain, on Jan. 5, 2025.
Heavy rain and snow swept across Britain and Ireland overnight, causing travel disruptions and power cuts, with weather warnings in place on Sunday.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow and several yellow warnings for snow and ice, covering most of England, Scotland and Wales. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)
An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 5, 2025 shows houses covered by snow in Manchester, Britain.
Heavy rain and snow swept across Britain and Ireland overnight, causing travel disruptions and power cuts, with weather warnings in place on Sunday.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow and several yellow warnings for snow and ice, covering most of England, Scotland and Wales. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)
People enjoy sledding in the snow in Manchester, Britain, on Jan. 5, 2025.
Heavy rain and snow swept across Britain and Ireland overnight, causing travel disruptions and power cuts, with weather warnings in place on Sunday.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow and several yellow warnings for snow and ice, covering most of England, Scotland and Wales. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)
People enjoy sledding in the snow in Manchester, Britain, on Jan. 5, 2025.
Heavy rain and snow swept across Britain and Ireland overnight, causing travel disruptions and power cuts, with weather warnings in place on Sunday.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow and several yellow warnings for snow and ice, covering most of England, Scotland and Wales. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)
People cross a snow-covered footbridge in Manchester, Britain, on Jan. 5, 2025.
Heavy rain and snow swept across Britain and Ireland overnight, causing travel disruptions and power cuts, with weather warnings in place on Sunday.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow and several yellow warnings for snow and ice, covering most of England, Scotland and Wales. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)
A man clears a path by a snow-covered road in Manchester, Britain, on Jan. 5, 2025.
Heavy rain and snow swept across Britain and Ireland overnight, causing travel disruptions and power cuts, with weather warnings in place on Sunday.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow and several yellow warnings for snow and ice, covering most of England, Scotland and Wales. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)
A woman walks her dog in a park after heavy snowfall in Manchester, Britain, on Jan. 5, 2025.
Heavy rain and snow swept across Britain and Ireland overnight, causing travel disruptions and power cuts, with weather warnings in place on Sunday.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow and several yellow warnings for snow and ice, covering most of England, Scotland and Wales. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)
People enjoy sledding in the snow in Manchester, Britain, on Jan. 5, 2025.
Heavy rain and snow swept across Britain and Ireland overnight, causing travel disruptions and power cuts, with weather warnings in place on Sunday.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow and several yellow warnings for snow and ice, covering most of England, Scotland and Wales. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)
People enjoy sledding in the snow in Manchester, Britain, on Jan. 5, 2025.
Heavy rain and snow swept across Britain and Ireland overnight, causing travel disruptions and power cuts, with weather warnings in place on Sunday.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow and several yellow warnings for snow and ice, covering most of England, Scotland and Wales. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)
Traffic is seen on a snow-covered road in Manchester, Britain, on Jan. 5, 2025.
Heavy rain and snow swept across Britain and Ireland overnight, causing travel disruptions and power cuts, with weather warnings in place on Sunday.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow and several yellow warnings for snow and ice, covering most of England, Scotland and Wales. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)
A snow plough clears a car park in Manchester, Britain, on Jan. 5, 2025.
Heavy rain and snow swept across Britain and Ireland overnight, causing travel disruptions and power cuts, with weather warnings in place on Sunday.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow and several yellow warnings for snow and ice, covering most of England, Scotland and Wales. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)
People enjoy sledding in the snow in Manchester, Britain, on Jan. 5, 2025.
Heavy rain and snow swept across Britain and Ireland overnight, causing travel disruptions and power cuts, with weather warnings in place on Sunday.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow and several yellow warnings for snow and ice, covering most of England, Scotland and Wales. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)
A man uses ski poles while running in Manchester, Britain, on Jan. 5, 2025.
Heavy rain and snow swept across Britain and Ireland overnight, causing travel disruptions and power cuts, with weather warnings in place on Sunday.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow and several yellow warnings for snow and ice, covering most of England, Scotland and Wales. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)
An aerial drone photo taken on Jan. 5, 2025 shows houses covered by snow in Manchester, Britain.
Heavy rain and snow swept across Britain and Ireland overnight, causing travel disruptions and power cuts, with weather warnings in place on Sunday.
The Met Office has issued an amber warning for snow and several yellow warnings for snow and ice, covering most of England, Scotland and Wales. (Photo by Jon Super/Xinhua)
