Storm Floris Causes Major Disruption Across Scotland

Storm Floris has brought unprecedented summer winds to Scotland, with gusts reaching up to 134mph in the Highlands and leaving over 22,000 homes without power. The storm has disrupted rail, road, air, and ferry travel, while forcing the cancellation of major events such as the Edinburgh Tattoo and more than 100 Edinburgh Fringe performances. The Highlands, Moray coast, and Aberdeenshire have been hardest hit, and authorities advise against nonessential travel due to blocked tracks and overturned vehicles. School exam results delivery has been delayed in affected regions. Meteorologists note that this is only the third amber wind warning for August since 2011, and scientists are connecting this unseasonal extreme weather to climate change. Emergency efforts and recovery are ongoing, but further disruptions are expected.