In Pictures: Storm Goretti batters Britain with snow, wind and rain

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9 Jan 2026 • 8:50 PM MYT
The Independent
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Tens of thousands of people in the UK have faced travel disruption, school closures and power cuts after Storm Goretti swept in.

A rare red warning was issued by the Met Office for “dangerous” winds in the South West while other parts of the country experienced heavy snow, high tides and torrential rain.

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Drivers faced challenging conditions around the UK.

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Wales had some of the heaviest snow but the wintry weather also stretched into Scotland again.

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In London, strong winds and rain posed a challenge for commuters.

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There were life-threatening conditions in Norfolk where the risk from high tides led to the demolition of properties close to the cliff edge.

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