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Storm Isha sweeps across the UK, leaving thousands without power
Earth Observation | Copernicus
Severe Storms
Location: United Kingdom
Credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-3 imagery
Storm Isha made landfall in the UK on 21 January, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that left thousands without power overnight in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and north-west England.
This image of Storm Isha was acquired by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellites on 21 January.
Thanks to the Copernicus' Sentinel satellites and their open data, scientists and meteorologists have access to a vast amount of data that can be used to mitigate and/or monitor the impact of extreme weather events, which are becoming more intense and frequent as a consequence of climate change.
