BBC Breakfast's Naga Munchetty issues reminder to viewers after Storm Darragh backlash

BBC Breakfast presenter Naga Munchetty issued a reminder to viewers after they were left concerned following Storm Darragh coverage

BBC Breakfast’s Naga Munchetty offered reassurance to viewers who voiced their concerns over the live reports during Storm Darragh coverage.

Appearing on the iconic red couch alongside co-host Charlie Stayt, 62, Naga, 49, navigated through the day’s headline stories from across the world on the morning of Saturday, December 7.

Amidst significant news such as Kevin Sinfield’s outstanding 230-mile run for MND charity, the severe weather affecting the UK took centre stage.

As the storm raged, urging caution with advice to stay indoors until Storm Darragh subsided, BBC Breakfast kept delivering real-time updates from areas bearing the brunt of the adverse conditions.

BBC Breakfast’s Naga Munchetty offered reassurance to viewers(Image: BBC)

The broadcast showed correspondents outside reporting on the weather from locations including Bangor and Bristol.

Subsequently, broadcaster Jon Kay was on scene in Cardiff, giving a first-hand account of the weather. After his coverage, Naga interjected with a clarifying message, reports the Express.

Naga clarified: “Jon is actually working this morning. I know the weather warning is to stay indoors but that’s why he’s out and about.”

She further added: “I know the red warning is do not leave, do not go out unless absolutely necessary, but he is working in Cardiff.”

Jon Kay was outdoors reporting in Cardiff(Image: BBC)

In other news, presenter Oli Constable delivered weather updates from a windswept Bangor. Amidst severe rain and wind, Oli commented on the trying conditions: “You can see it’s really difficult to stay up right.”

Before Naga offered an explanation on air, viewers expressed their concerns on Twitter, now X, about the outdoor coverage despite being advised to stay indoors.

One person said: “Every. Single. Time. They send a reporter out to stand in the middle of the path of a storm while at the same time warning people to stay away as there is risk to life. #BBCBreakfast”, a different account put: “Storm #Darragh…..don’t go out ! Yet the @BBCNews send Olly out in Bangor. #BBCBreakfast” while another added: “#BBCBreakfast Bloke stood outside in the storm telling everyone not to go outside into the storm.”

The reporter appeared in Bangor(Image: BBC)

The storm has already caused disruptions across the UK with businesses forced to close. In addition to this, the strong 90mph winds have caused the A282 southbound QEII Bridge to close today, with no information on when it will be reopened.

BBC Breakfast airs daily from 6am on BBC One.

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