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Storm Callum: Flood defences fail and homes without power Storm Callum: Flood defences fail and homes without power
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More than 1,000 homes have been left without power and some flood defences have failed as Storm Callum batters parts of the UK. About 2,000 homes and businesses have lost power and some flood defences have failed as Storm Callum batters the UK.
Some coastal flood defences in Exmouth in Devon have failed and a yellow weather warning is in place for the west coast and north-east of England. Some coastal flood defences in Exmouth, Devon, have been breached and a yellow weather warning is in place for the west coast and north-east of England, parts of Wales and Northern Ireland.
The highest winds have been recorded in England were 76mph in the Scilly Isles and 64mph at RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall. Wind speeds recorded in the Scilly Isles hit 76mph and 64mph at RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall.
Some flights have been cancelled on the Isle of Man and in Exeter. In Northern Ireland, power has been lost to 500 properties.
There are about 1,080 properties without electricity in Cornwall, according to Western Power Distribution. The weather has caused the cancellation of a number of flights in Exeter, Bristol, Belfast City, the Isle of Man and Cardiff.
Electricity North West supplier has also been affected by storms in Cumbria and Lancashire causing 419 customers to lose power. Western Power Distribution said about 1,080 properties were without electricity in Cornwall, while Electricity North West said 419 customers in Cumbria and Lancashire were affected.
A coach full of children had a lucky escape when a tree fell in the path of their school bus near St Agnes in Cornwall earlier. A coach full of children had a narrow escape when a tree fell into the path of their school bus near St Agnes in Cornwall.
The driver Alan Nielson said they missed being crushed by about 10 or 15 seconds. The driver, Alan Nielson, said it came down 10-15 seconds before they pulled on to the road.
Several vehicles have been damaged by falling trees in the Biddulph area of Staffordshire,. Several vehicles have been damaged by falling trees in the Biddulph area of Staffordshire. Trees have also blocked roads near Audley in Staffordshire and Nantwich in Cheshire, police said.
Trees have also blocked roads near Audley in Staffordshire and near Nantwich in Cheshire, police said. Cormac, an engineering and construction contractor for Cornwall Council, said it had dealt with reports of 30 fallen trees and about 25 flooding cases in the past 12 hours.
The emergency services and authorities have urged people to avoid taking unnecessary risks in the storm, after a man was spotted swimming with seals in Dawlish, Devon. The emergency services and authorities have urged people to avoid taking unnecessary risks after a man was spotted swimming with seals in Dawlish, Devon.
Another swimmer, Ross Edgley, who is attempting to complete a 2,000 mile swim around Britain, is floating on a boat in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, waiting for the North Sea to calm down enough for him to continue his challenge. Another swimmer, Ross Edgley, who is attempting to complete a 2,000 mile swim around Britain, is floating on a boat in Grimsby, Lincolnshire, waiting for the North Sea to calm down enough for him to continue.
The 32-year-old is not allowed to step foot on land under the rules of the challenge.The 32-year-old is not allowed to step foot on land under the rules of the challenge.
He said: "It's my birthday tomorrow so we are celebrating here in Grimsby."
"I've heard the fish and chips are good."
The Environment Agency submitted plans earlier this month to improve the flood defences in Exmouth.The Environment Agency submitted plans earlier this month to improve the flood defences in Exmouth.
If approved the £12m work will be carried out by civil engineers Team Van Oord to help protect the currently flooded esplanade and highway. If approved the £12m works will help protect the currently flooded esplanade and highway by stopping the flow of water from nearby roads.
The new defences would not prevent water flooding the esplanade but it should stop the water flowing down nearby roads, offering protection to up to 1,400 residents and 400 businesses. Storm Callum is the third named storm this year after Storm Ali and Storm Bronagh last month.
Storm Callum is the third named storm this year and follows Storm Ali and Storm Bronagh that hit Britain last month. In Wales, the worst of the rain is expected to hit south-facing hills with up to 200mm falling in a 36 hour period, according to the Met Office.
The high winds, combined with heavy rain, could see leaves and twigs blocking drains, making flooding more likely, meteorologist Sarah Kent said. A yellow warning for the country is likely to cause problems on the roads, rail and ferries, while motorists have been warned to be prepared for poor driving conditions.
In Northern Ireland a yellow warning has been issued for strong winds.
The Met Office said heavy rain was likely to move northwards across England throughout the day with heavy bands of rain affecting Lancashire, the Pennines and Cumbria.
Gales were also forecast for Cornwall and Bournemouth and may continue until 18:00 BST on Saturday.
In Scotland strong winds and rain were forecast for Lanarkshire as well as the Outer Hebrides, much of north-west Scotland, Orkney and the Shetland Isles.
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