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Storm Katie has battered large parts of England, leaving flights cancelled, property damaged and thousands of people without power.Storm Katie has battered large parts of England, leaving flights cancelled, property damaged and thousands of people without power.
Planes bound for Gatwick and Heathrow were diverted to other airports and dozens were cancelled as gusts of up to 105mph hit the south of the country.Planes bound for Gatwick and Heathrow were diverted to other airports and dozens were cancelled as gusts of up to 105mph hit the south of the country.
More than 80,000 homes were without power at the height of the winds, with thousands still awaiting reconnection. More than 100,000 homes were without power at the height of the winds, with thousands still awaiting reconnection.
The Environment Agency has issued 29 flood warnings following heavy rain.The Environment Agency has issued 29 flood warnings following heavy rain.
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The Environment Agency has issued 29 flood warnings and about 150 alerts in response to what is said were "rapidly rising" river levels in the wake of the storm.The Environment Agency has issued 29 flood warnings and about 150 alerts in response to what is said were "rapidly rising" river levels in the wake of the storm.
Travel disruption included the overnight closure of Dartford River Crossing and M48 Severn Bridge - which has now reopened - and several train routes were hit with delays because of trees blown on to tracks. Travel disruption included the overnight closure of Dartford River Crossing and M48 Severn Bridge - which has now reopened - and delays to several train routes because of trees blown on to tracks.
Plane passengers on social media spoke of "scary" attempts to land at Gatwick Airport in high winds before their flights were diverted. Passengers on board planes arriving at Gatwick Airport have been describing their "absolutely terrifying" experiences as pilots had to abandon landings at the last minute.
Twitter user @michelegrant wrote: "Truly thankful to be on the ground in Stansted after terrifying failed attempts to land at Gatwick in #StormKatie." Dan Prance, who was on a flight from Budapest, said his plane was "dropping suddenly and swinging left to right" before the pilot "suddenly aborted the landing".
Another passenger, Simon Quinton, tweeted: "Glad it's a bank holiday. Delayed #Gatwick flight aborted at landing due to weather and now @ East Midlands airport at 2.45am. Urgh." He said some passengers "began being ill and sick" as a result, but there was "a full round of applause and people crying" when the plane finally landed in Birmingham.
The planes diverted from Gatwick had all been due to land after midnight, but were sent to airports including Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands. Arnon Woolfson, whose plane was also diverted to Birmingham, described his flight as "pretty hairy" as the plane was "not just going up and down, it was going sideways" during an attempted landing in Gatwick.
The planes diverted from Gatwick, which had all been due to land after midnight, were also sent to Liverpool, Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands.
A spokeswoman said 26 flights had been cancelled and 23 diverted. Heathrow cancelled 61 flights and diverted another 20.A spokeswoman said 26 flights had been cancelled and 23 diverted. Heathrow cancelled 61 flights and diverted another 20.
Earlier, BBC weather forecaster Simon King tweeted that gusts of 105mph had been recorded at the Needles off the Isle of Wight.Earlier, BBC weather forecaster Simon King tweeted that gusts of 105mph had been recorded at the Needles off the Isle of Wight.
High winds from the storm left power lines damaged causing cuts to over 80,000 homes across the south of England, according to Southern Electric Distribution.High winds from the storm left power lines damaged causing cuts to over 80,000 homes across the south of England, according to Southern Electric Distribution.
The firm says it has restored power to 40,300 homes since Sunday night, while a further 41,889 homes across Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire , Dorset, Surrey, West Sussex, Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight are without electricity.The firm says it has restored power to 40,300 homes since Sunday night, while a further 41,889 homes across Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Hampshire , Dorset, Surrey, West Sussex, Wiltshire and the Isle of Wight are without electricity.
Western Power Distribution says more than 4,000 homes are without power across the Midlands, South West and Wales.Western Power Distribution says more than 4,000 homes are without power across the Midlands, South West and Wales.
About 19,000 of households covered by UK Power Network have been left without power.
The Met Office's amber warning for the south east of England said the risk of disruption was highest from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight eastwards to Sussex, Surrey and Kent.The Met Office's amber warning for the south east of England said the risk of disruption was highest from Hampshire and the Isle of Wight eastwards to Sussex, Surrey and Kent.
Winds and heavy rain started on Sunday night, with many people finding storm damage to trees, properties and building sites after they woke on Monday.Winds and heavy rain started on Sunday night, with many people finding storm damage to trees, properties and building sites after they woke on Monday.
A crane collapsed at a construction site in Greenwich, south east London, while in Croydon one man found scaffolding from a house extension blown on to nearby cars.A crane collapsed at a construction site in Greenwich, south east London, while in Croydon one man found scaffolding from a house extension blown on to nearby cars.
London Fire Brigade says it has dealt with more than 110 incidents caused by the high winds. In Sussex, police say they received about 600 weather-related calls between midnight and 09:30 BST.London Fire Brigade says it has dealt with more than 110 incidents caused by the high winds. In Sussex, police say they received about 600 weather-related calls between midnight and 09:30 BST.
Sports events have also been affected. AFC Wimbledon tweeted that their match against Portsmouth had been postponed.Sports events have also been affected. AFC Wimbledon tweeted that their match against Portsmouth had been postponed.
The QE2 Bridge, the southbound crossing over the River Thames at Dartford, remains closed because of the high winds causing severe congestion in the surrounding area.The QE2 Bridge, the southbound crossing over the River Thames at Dartford, remains closed because of the high winds causing severe congestion in the surrounding area.
The M48 Severn Crossing, which connects England and Wales, was closed earlier but has now re-opened, as has the A38 Tamar Bridge in Cornwall.The M48 Severn Crossing, which connects England and Wales, was closed earlier but has now re-opened, as has the A38 Tamar Bridge in Cornwall.
Cross-Channel and Isle of Wight ferry services are subject to delays and temporary sailing restrictions were put in place at the Port of Dover.Cross-Channel and Isle of Wight ferry services are subject to delays and temporary sailing restrictions were put in place at the Port of Dover.
Highways England warned road users across the South West, South East and Eastern regions to check the weather forecast and road conditions before travelling on Monday - particularly if using "vulnerable vehicles" such as motorbikes, caravans and high-sided vehicles.Highways England warned road users across the South West, South East and Eastern regions to check the weather forecast and road conditions before travelling on Monday - particularly if using "vulnerable vehicles" such as motorbikes, caravans and high-sided vehicles.
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