BBC Breakfast viewers were left in a state of panic after presenter Yunus Mulla reported live from the freezing cold snow in North Yorkshire at 6.17am.
Broadcasting from Harrogate, Yunus described the havoc that the snow was causing across the country, including the closure of Manchester, Liverpool and Birmingham Airports.
Speaking to Ben Thompson and Rachel Burden, Yunus said: “It is snowing and quite heavily and has been for the past couple of hours.”
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He added: “It is settling as you can see around me, a huge blanket of snow covering Harrogate in North Yorkshire. Two amber warnings and expect disruptions, and we have had a few tech issues ourselves.”
He also warned those planning to travel by road about the potential risks, saying: “If you’re looking to venture out onto the road, you can see what drivers will be facing because of the advice. There is the possibility they could get stuck, and people should carry blankets and food and that kind of thing.”
He continued: “We are facing a disruption across the country. Some communities could be cut off,” explaining that some football games have been cancelled, as well as some airports being closed. However, the segment sparked concern among viewers who saw the reporter standing in the snow, reports the Express.
One viewer exclaimed: “BBC MUPPETS ARE REPORTING FROM SNOWBOUND ROADS! … TAKE YOUR OWN ADVICE FKWTS! ” Another sarcastically commented: “Thank god we have a news reporter standing in the snow in Yorkshire to tell us it’s snowing.”
A third viewer referenced a famous interview where a reporter was hit in the face with a sign during a live report in a storm, saying: “Don’t make unnecessary journeys.”
A fourth person added: “Don’t worry, Schools are back tomorrow, so I’m sure your editor has found a school to report ” live ” from.”
A fifth person questioned: “Why would you go out today unless you had no choice? “BBC Breakfast airs weekdays at 6am on BBC1 and iPlayer.
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