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Storm Malik: 4,000 Northumberland and County Durham homes without power Storm Malik: 4,000 Northumberland and County Durham homes without power
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Storm Malik brought widespread damage and disruption over the weekendStorm Malik brought widespread damage and disruption over the weekend
Thousands of homes and businesses are without power for a third day after Storm Malik caused widespread damage. Thousands of homes and businesses are without power for a third day after two storms caused widespread damage.
Several schools are closed, part of the Tyne and Wear Metro remains shut and there will be no trains north of Newcastle until at least 09:00 GMT.Several schools are closed, part of the Tyne and Wear Metro remains shut and there will be no trains north of Newcastle until at least 09:00 GMT.
As of Sunday night, Northern Powergrid said 7,000 homes in Northumberland and County Durham were without power but the company was aiming to reconnect a further 3,000 overnight. Northern Powergrid said there were 4,000 still without power from Storm Malik with it possible a "few thousand" were added by the impact of Storm Corrie on Sunday.
More than 240 are cut off in Cumbria.More than 240 are cut off in Cumbria.
Northern Powergrid said about 80,000 homes were hit by power cuts on Saturday but the vast majority were reconnected, while Electricity North West said about 8,000 homes were affected. Northern Powergrid said about 80,000 homes were hit by power cuts on Saturday but the vast majority were reconnected.
Some 200 homes in Grasmere and more than 40 in Ambleside were still without power overnight on Sunday but all should be reconnected by 14:00 on Monday, the company said. Jim Cardwell from the firm told BBC Radio Newcastle Storm Malik brought "pretty significant winds" causing "windborne debris and tree damage".
"We've had a very busy weekend," he said, adding: "We are relatively pleased with progress but are sorry for those who have had to wait."
High winds brought down trees and power lines across the regionHigh winds brought down trees and power lines across the region
He said Storm Corrie had "thankfully" caused less damage but "it looks there will be a few thousand to add" to the 4,000 without power.
"Our work today is getting everyone connected as soon as possible but we think unfortunately there is a risk a small number will go into Tuesday," Mr Cardwell said.
Electricity North West said about 8,000 homes had been affected with some 200 homes in Grasmere and more than 40 in Ambleside still without power overnight on Sunday, but all should be reconnected by 14:00 on Monday, the company said.
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) said there would be no services between Newcastle and Scotland until 09:00 after the line was closed over the weekend.London North Eastern Railway (LNER) said there would be no services between Newcastle and Scotland until 09:00 after the line was closed over the weekend.
⚠️ #LNERUpdate Today, 31st January, no services will run between #Newcastle and #Scotland until 09.00 due to the severe weather.Please, continue to check here for further updates throughout the day https://t.co/fUHB14tQxa. pic.twitter.com/lWs4azctFa⚠️ #LNERUpdate Today, 31st January, no services will run between #Newcastle and #Scotland until 09.00 due to the severe weather.Please, continue to check here for further updates throughout the day https://t.co/fUHB14tQxa. pic.twitter.com/lWs4azctFa
Strong winds closed the entire Tyne and Wear Metro network on Saturday, with gusts of 93mph recorded at Brizlee Wood in Northumberland.Strong winds closed the entire Tyne and Wear Metro network on Saturday, with gusts of 93mph recorded at Brizlee Wood in Northumberland.
Operator Nexus said trains were back up and running, except between Benton and Monkseaton due to damage.Operator Nexus said trains were back up and running, except between Benton and Monkseaton due to damage.
We have no trains between Benton - Monkseaton in both directions. Ticket acceptance listed on our website: https://t.co/DI048fGIZ1We have a limited bus replacement service from 5am. There will be 15 min train service between South Shields and Benton, and Monkseaton and St James. pic.twitter.com/nA3gcRIxypWe have no trains between Benton - Monkseaton in both directions. Ticket acceptance listed on our website: https://t.co/DI048fGIZ1We have a limited bus replacement service from 5am. There will be 15 min train service between South Shields and Benton, and Monkseaton and St James. pic.twitter.com/nA3gcRIxyp
Swarland Primary School and Broomhill First School in Northumberland will both be closed on Monday as will Mortimer Community College in South Shields.Swarland Primary School and Broomhill First School in Northumberland will both be closed on Monday as will Mortimer Community College in South Shields.
A major incident was declared in Northumberland and County Durham after the storm brought down trees and power lines.A major incident was declared in Northumberland and County Durham after the storm brought down trees and power lines.
Northern Powergrid said the damage was not as extensive as that caused by Storm Arwen in November which saw many homes left without power for more than six days.Northern Powergrid said the damage was not as extensive as that caused by Storm Arwen in November which saw many homes left without power for more than six days.
The firm said it put in place two "key lessons" learned from Storm Arwen, namely improving its power checker website during periods of high demand and doing "a better job" in giving people estimated times of restoration.The firm said it put in place two "key lessons" learned from Storm Arwen, namely improving its power checker website during periods of high demand and doing "a better job" in giving people estimated times of restoration.
Jonathan Hart said his family has moved into the living room where there is a fireJonathan Hart said his family has moved into the living room where there is a fire
Jonathan Hart from Pigdon near Morpeth, Northumberland, said the temperature in his home had been "absolutely Baltic" over the weekend. Jonathan Hart, from Pigdon near Morpeth, Northumberland, said the temperature in his home had been "absolutely Baltic" over the weekend.
He said: "The fire's OK so we have just pitched up in the front room, bring the duvets downs and it's like a camping adventure."He said: "The fire's OK so we have just pitched up in the front room, bring the duvets downs and it's like a camping adventure."
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