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Weather causes flight disruption Big freeze continues to disrupt
(about 7 hours later)
Snow and freezing temperatures across the United Kingdom and Ireland has further disrupted air travel. Snow and freezing temperatures across the Northern Ireland has affected water supplies and transport.
At George Best Belfast City Airport, Saturday morning's Ryanair flight has been diverted to the International and the Stansted flight to City of Derry. Water supplies in south Down have been disrupted because of a problem at the Fofanny Water Treatment Works.
All other flights have been indefinitely delayed, with BMI flights to and from Heathrow cancelled. Customers in the Mayobridge, Rostrevor, Castlewellan and Newry areas may experience interruption to supplies.
In Dublin, all flights in and out were suspended on Saturday morning following heavy snowfall. Police are also warning motorists to exercise caution whilst driving as the temperatures drop below freezing on Saturday night.
Passengers are advised to contact their airline before travelling. They have also reiterated there appeal for people not to venture out onto frozen rivers and lakes.
Police have advised motorists to drive with caution across Northern Ireland. "While playing on the frozen surface may seem like a novelty the risks shouldn't be underestimated," said a police spokesperson.
Snow has fallen on icy roads and has obscured road markings in many areas, making driving conditions treacherous. "There is no uniformity in the formation of ice and while it may seem sturdy and able to support weight it can become very thin very quickly.
"Frozen rivers and lakes are not playgrounds and members of the public should remember this."
Northern Ireland Water also said they were dealing with a number of burst pipes throughout Northern Ireland.
During Saturday, air travel at Northern Ireland's three airports experienced delays and Dublin Airport suspended and flight in and out of the airport for a time.
Bus services have also been affected by the bad weather.Bus services have also been affected by the bad weather.
The 1415 Londonderry to Dublin service has been cancelled, and a number Ulsterbus and Metro services have been disrupted.
The latest information can be obtained from the Translink website or by calling 028 9066 6630.The latest information can be obtained from the Translink website or by calling 028 9066 6630.