Aleksandr Benga, 16, vanished from Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis yesterday morning in 'extremely cold' weather, with officers urging local residents to check outbuildings and sheds.
Follow MailOnline's weather. Have you been affected by the snow? Please email: [email protected] launched a major air, land and sea search for a missing teenager in the Arctic chill today as Britain saw heavy snow fall and temperatures plunge to -11C .
The Met Office imposed four yellow weather warnings for snow and ice today across the east coast of England, South Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland as follows: Police Inspector David Hall said: 'We are growing increasingly concerned for the welfare of Aleksandr as are his family. He has not been seen for over 24 hours now.
A spokesperson for Stornoway Coastguard added: 'We are now into the second day of searching for Alexander, and would appeal to anyone in the Stornoway town and Castle Grounds areas to please be vigilant and report anything to Police Scotland Highland and Islands via 101 or to HM Coastguard via 999. Nearly 5in of snow fell at Watnall in Nottinghamshire, with 3in recorded at Cranwell in Lincolnshire and 2in at Lake Vyrnwy in Powys, Wales.
National Rail warned the cold climate would affect various routes on northern train services until at least 2pm this afternoon.By 11am this morning, some 64 out of a total of 120 services planned by East Midlands Railway were cancelled or delayed by at least half-an-hour, according to the trains.im punctuality and reliability website.
The Met Office, which described the conditions as 'the first taste of winter', said heavy snow would prove disruptive in England, with Derbyshire being the area most likely to be affected.
'Colder temperatures can be difficult for a person with dementia to adjust to, and they may not always be able to communicate that they are cold - or they may not even recognise it themselves,' the charity said.
Ms Abrahams said it is 'vital' that older people stay 'fit, warm and well if they can' by having hot food and drinks throughout the day, wrapping up warm and sleeping with the windows closed.The charity warned that cold weather can trigger potentially life-threatening asthma attacks or 'flare-ups' for people with other lung conditions.
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