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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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| About 2,000 homes and businesses have lost power and some flood defences have failed as Storm Callum batters 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, 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. | 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. |
| Wind speeds recorded in the Scilly Isles hit 76mph and 64mph at RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall. | Wind speeds recorded in the Scilly Isles hit 76mph and 64mph at RNAS Culdrose in Cornwall. |
| In Northern Ireland, power has been lost to 500 properties. | In Northern Ireland, power has been lost to 500 properties. |
| The weather has caused the cancellation of a number of flights in Exeter, Bristol, Belfast City, the Isle of Man and Cardiff. | The weather has caused the cancellation of a number of flights in Exeter, Bristol, Belfast City, the Isle of Man and Cardiff. |
| 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. | 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. |
| Rail passengers travelling to and from south-west England faced cancellations and delays of more than two and a half hours after power cables fell on to the track between Totnes and Plymouth. | |
| The line has since re-opened but Cross Country Trains has cancelled all further services through the area. | |
| A spokesperson for Great Western Railway said that it was still operating and every effort would be made to get people home. | |
| 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. | 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 it came down 10-15 seconds before they pulled on to the road. | 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. Trees have also blocked roads near Audley in Staffordshire and Nantwich in Cheshire, police said. | 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. |
| 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. | 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 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. | 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. |
| 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 works will help protect the currently flooded esplanade and highway by stopping the flow of water from nearby roads. | If approved the £12m works will help protect the currently flooded esplanade and highway by stopping the flow of water from nearby roads. |
| 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 after Storm Ali and Storm Bronagh 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. | |
| 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. |
| Are you in the area? If you've been affected by Storm Callum and it's safe to share your experiences, please email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Are you in the area? If you've been affected by Storm Callum and it's safe to share your experiences, please email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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