DUBLIN (WAM)
Airlines cancelled 102 flights in and out of Dublin airport on Sunday due to a storm that was forecast to rage for the rest of the day, Reuters reported, citing airport operator.
Storm Isha had also forced 24 aborted landings by 1700 GMT, while 27 flights opted to divert to other airports, Dublin Airport said in a post on social media platform X.
While @DublinAirport has been open all day, #StormIsha has posed a significant challenge to both departing & arriving flights. As of 9.30pm, airlines have cancelled 148 flights - 75 incoming & 73 departing. 35 flights have diverted to other airports, with 27 go-arounds. (1/5) pic.twitter.com/wPO4ZZAETg
— Dublin Airport (@DublinAirport) January 21, 2024
Ireland's national meteorological service Met Eireann issued an orange weather warning early on Sunday for most of the country, including Dublin, meaning the winds could significantly impact people, property and activity in an area.
Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport cancelled 130 flights scheduled for Monday as a preventive measure because of strong winds expected when Storm Isha reaches the Netherlands, the airport said on Sunday.