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Storm Goretti lashes reporter with strong winds as she clings to rail

Storm Goretti lashes journalist with strong winds as presenter clings to rail
  • ITV journalist Sangita Lal was forced to cling to a rail during a live TV broadcast from St Ives, Cornwall.
  • She struggled to stay on her feet due to fierce winds from Storm Goretti, which recorded gale force winds of over 99mph in the area.
  • Storm Goretti is a "multi-hazard" storm sweeping across the UK, bringing rainfall, heavy snow, and powerful winds.
  • Multiple weather alerts have been issued across the nation due to the severe weather conditions.
  • In contrast, three of Lal's colleagues reporting from different UK locations experienced comparatively calmer conditions.

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