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Edinburgh cancels New Year's Eve celebrations due to extreme weather forecast ahead of Hogmanay celebrations

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The Hogmanay street party in Edinburgh, Scotland has been cancelled due to extreme weather conditions. The event, which was expected to attract 50,000 attendees, featured a concert by Texas and a fireworks display, but these outdoor events have been called off due to high winds and rain. However, some indoor events, such as a concert by Idlewild and a candlelit concert at St Giles' Cathedral, will still take place as planned. Blackpool council has also cancelled its fireworks display. The cancellation of the event is estimated to cost the local economy over US$60.4 million in revenue.

  1. GB
    Jane Meagher
    1. I know that, like me, many people will be very disappointed. This decision was not taken lightly, however with the ongoing adverse weather condition, public safety must be our number one priority.
  2. GB
    Stefan Laeger
    Scottish Environment Protection Agency
    1. Heavy and persistent rain means river levels could be high across parts of the Midlands and the north of England on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, when significant inland flooding is possible but not expected. Environment Agency teams will be out on the ground, taking action to reduce the impact of flooding and support those communities affected.
  3. GB
    Cordelia Menmuir
    Scottish Environment Protection Agency
    1. We're likely to see extensive river and surface water flooding impacts across these areas.
    2. Extremely high water levels are expected in Speyside, the Great Glen and Tayside, resulting in disruptions to transport and to communities.

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sources

  1. 1.The Guardian
  2. 2.South China Morning Post
  3. 3.The Times
  4. 4.The New York Times
  5. 5.CNN

perspectives

  1. 1.Natural Disasters
  2. 2.Air travel
  3. 3.Transportation
  4. 4.Storms
  5. 5.Snowstorm
  6. 6.Downtime

countries

  1. 1.United KingdomGB
  2. 2.United StatesUS

organizations

  1. 1.Met OfficeGB
  2. 2.Scottish Environment Protection Agency
  3. 3.Idlewild
  4. 4.National Air Traffic Service
  5. 5.National Rail
  6. 6.National TrustGB
  7. 7.Rotary Club of Lyme Regis
  8. 8.ScotRail
  9. 9.US National Weather ServiceUS
  10. 10.US Storm Prediction CenterUS

persons

  1. 1.Ben Clatworthy
  2. 2.Chris Smyth
  3. 3.Cordelia MenmuirGB
  4. 4.Craig Snell
  5. 5.Eric Levenson
  6. 6.Jane MeagherGB
  7. 7.John SwinneyGB
  8. 8.Lucy Bannerman
  9. 9.Oli ClaydonGB
  10. 10.Sean O'Neill

technicals

  1. 1.Hogmanay Festival
  2. 2.New Year's Day
  3. 3.Edinburgh Castle
  4. 4.A66
  5. 5.A832
  6. 6.Erasure
  7. 7.Night Afore Disco Party
  8. 8.Orkney Islands
  9. 9.Scottish Highlands
  10. 10.Thames River
  11. 11.Times Square
  12. 12.A939
Edinburgh cancels New Year's Eve celebrations due to extreme weather forecast ahead of Hogmanay celebrations