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Royal Mail has issued a warning that some customers may experience longer than usual delivery times due to severe weather disruptions. The postal service utilises an air, rail and road network to transport post and parcels between distribution hubs and processing centres.
However, the normal travel route for letters and parcels has been disrupted by severe weather, which led to red and amber weather warnings on Saturday, December 7. A statement from Royal Mail read: “Strong winds delayed the departure of mail travelling from our Midland Hub to Exeter and Cardiff.”
“As a result, some mail posted in other parts of the UK, due for delivery in the EX and CF postcode areas may arrive later than planned.”
In addition, red weather warnings in England and Wales have caused delays in mail’s departure from the south-west of England parcel hub to Cardiff and Swansea.
Customers have been warned that some mail posted yesterday in other parts of the UK to Cardiff (CF) and Swansea (SA) postcode areas may be delayed. The same warnings apply to post due for delivery in certain Bristol and Dorset postcodes, reports the Express.
Royal Mail customers should anticipate delays in post arriving to: Delays are also likely for mail posted in the following postcode areas due for delivery elsewhere in the UK: Elsewhere in the UK, deliveries due today have been impacted due to high local issues in delivery offices (DO). Royal Mail says the following areas are “most impacted” today: Anyone posting parcels or packages for Christmas should be aware that final posting dates are approaching.
Royal Mail is encouraging customers to ensure they correctly address their Christmas post. It’s crucial that the full address, including the complete postcode, is written on all items.
The postal service has also warned about the importance of checking your postage to avoid any delays or extra charges for the recipient. Express.co.uk provides a comprehensive guide on everything you need to know about sending Christmas post with Royal Mail.
