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Heavy rain to hit England and Wales in aftermath of Storm Ali Heavy rain to hit England and Wales in aftermath of Storm Ali
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High winds and torrential rain were expected to cause travel problems across much of England, with drivers in Cumbria advised to avoid all but essential travel as the county braced itself for up to 10cm of torrential rain.High winds and torrential rain were expected to cause travel problems across much of England, with drivers in Cumbria advised to avoid all but essential travel as the county braced itself for up to 10cm of torrential rain.
Wind from Storm Ali cut power to 24,000 homes in Cumbria and north Lancashire on Wednesday evening, with 3,000 properties left in the dark overnight.Wind from Storm Ali cut power to 24,000 homes in Cumbria and north Lancashire on Wednesday evening, with 3,000 properties left in the dark overnight.
In the north-east of England, 46,000 households suffered power cuts on Wednesday, predominantly in Northumberland and County Durham. Northern Powergrid, the company responsible for the region’s power network, said 2,500 homes remained cut off on Thursday morning.In the north-east of England, 46,000 households suffered power cuts on Wednesday, predominantly in Northumberland and County Durham. Northern Powergrid, the company responsible for the region’s power network, said 2,500 homes remained cut off on Thursday morning.
Gusts of 106mph were recorded up Great Dun Fell, east of Penrith, on Wednesday, causing delays along rail lines after trees fell on to the tracks and power lines were damaged.Gusts of 106mph were recorded up Great Dun Fell, east of Penrith, on Wednesday, causing delays along rail lines after trees fell on to the tracks and power lines were damaged.
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Delays of up to an hour were expected until 1pm on Thursday between Preston and Glasgow, and the southbound and northbound Caledonian Sleeper Highlander services were cancelled.Delays of up to an hour were expected until 1pm on Thursday between Preston and Glasgow, and the southbound and northbound Caledonian Sleeper Highlander services were cancelled.
On the east coast, London North Eastern Railway was operating a reduced and amended service on Thursday between London King’s Cross and Edinburgh. CrossCountry services may also be affected.On the east coast, London North Eastern Railway was operating a reduced and amended service on Thursday between London King’s Cross and Edinburgh. CrossCountry services may also be affected.
❗Today's weather system has been named #StormBronagh. Yellow warnings are in force, with heavy rain and strong winds across parts of #England and #Wales pic.twitter.com/BEjJm1Dtyo❗Today's weather system has been named #StormBronagh. Yellow warnings are in force, with heavy rain and strong winds across parts of #England and #Wales pic.twitter.com/BEjJm1Dtyo
The Met Office issued weather warnings for many parts of England on Thursday. An area of persistent and heavy rain was expected to develop across Wales and north-west England, while strong winds were forecast for much of the rest of England on Thursday evening and overnight into Friday morning.The Met Office issued weather warnings for many parts of England on Thursday. An area of persistent and heavy rain was expected to develop across Wales and north-west England, while strong winds were forecast for much of the rest of England on Thursday evening and overnight into Friday morning.
Storm Ali: two killed as 100mph winds lash UK and IrelandStorm Ali: two killed as 100mph winds lash UK and Ireland
Electricity North-West, which provides power to Cumbria and Lancashire, said engineers were working hard to mend broken power lines. On Wednesday night, it sent food vans to the worst affected areas in Silloth and Penruddock providing free hot food and drinks to people affected.Electricity North-West, which provides power to Cumbria and Lancashire, said engineers were working hard to mend broken power lines. On Wednesday night, it sent food vans to the worst affected areas in Silloth and Penruddock providing free hot food and drinks to people affected.
Chris Fox, incident manager for Electricity North-West, said on Wednesday evening: “Despite the atrocious conditions up in Cumbria and north Lancashire today I’m pleased to say we’ve restored power to 21,000 properties already.Chris Fox, incident manager for Electricity North-West, said on Wednesday evening: “Despite the atrocious conditions up in Cumbria and north Lancashire today I’m pleased to say we’ve restored power to 21,000 properties already.
“We will continue to work late into the night to get people back on, but we are likely to have some areas still without power until [Thursday]. Our people are braving the elements and working in dark and windy conditions and will continue that work into tomorrow.”“We will continue to work late into the night to get people back on, but we are likely to have some areas still without power until [Thursday]. Our people are braving the elements and working in dark and windy conditions and will continue that work into tomorrow.”
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