January 1st 2025.
The highly anticipated year of 2025 has finally arrived in London, and the city is buzzing with excitement. The iconic London skyline is now aglow with a spectacular display of fireworks, welcoming in the New Year with a bang. The streets of the capital are crowded with people who have come to witness the magnificent show.
As the clock struck midnight, the River Thames, Big Ben, and the London Eye were illuminated with a dazzling light show, accompanied by music and the iconic "bongs" of Big Ben. Mayor Sadiq Khan, who was just knighted, has promised that London will have the biggest and most impressive firework display in all of Europe. And it seems that he has delivered on his promise, as thousands of spectators have turned out to watch the stunning spectacle.
Despite the relentless rain, the crowds in Manchester have not been deterred and have also gathered to watch the fireworks light up the sky. However, not all cities have been as lucky as London. Due to the terrible weather, major displays, such as Edinburgh's Hogmanay event, had to be cancelled. This has been a disappointment for many, but safety must always come first.
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for Scotland, with heavy rain expected in the coming days. As a result, organisers of the event at Edinburgh Castle had to make the difficult decision to cancel it. Other displays in Blackpool, Newcastle, and Ripon also had to be called off. It seems that the UK is in for a wild and unpredictable weather week, with warnings for rain, snow, and wind covering most of the country.
Chief forecaster Andy Page has described the forecast as "very complicated" and warns of potential disruptions and hazardous conditions. He urged everyone to keep checking the weather forecast and to update their plans accordingly. With many celebrations and people on the move during this time, it's important to stay informed and prepared.
While London is celebrating the start of 2025, other cities around the world have already entered the new year. Auckland, New Zealand was the first major city to do so, followed by Australia, Japan, and South Korea. However, the atmosphere in South Korea has been more somber due to a recent tragic event. A plane crash in Muan has caused the country to observe a period of national mourning, and many celebrations have been cancelled or scaled back.
As the clock struck midnight in London, many other countries, including China, Thailand, Bangladesh, and Moscow, also began their New Year's celebrations. Germany followed shortly after, and then it was finally our turn to ring in the new year with the iconic chimes of Big Ben.
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