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Around three million people in parts of Wales and south-west England received emergency alerts as Storm Darragh nears the UK. (AP photo)
The alerts, sent to mobile phones in areas under a Met Office, were the largest use of the system to date. (Reuters photo)
The rare red warning, issued for wind, covers western and southern coastal areas of Wales, Bristol, and Cardiff, with gusts expected to reach 90 mph or more. (Reuters photo)
The alert urged residents to stay indoors, avoid driving, and prepare for power cuts and disruptions. (Reuters photo)
Shops, cafes, and businesses in affected areas have announced closures, while several winter events, including Christmas markets in Belfast and London's Winter Wonderland, have been canceled. (Reuters photo)
Travel disruptions are widespread, with Cardiff Airport temporarily closing its runway and train operators advising against travel. (AP photo)
The storm, expected to subside by Saturday evening, has prompted warnings of damage, large waves, and flooding. Scientists attribute the increasing frequency of extreme weather events to global climate change. (AP photo)
