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Storm Mathis: hundreds of power outages reported in Cornwall | |
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A fallen tree blocked a busy road in Tuckingmill | A fallen tree blocked a busy road in Tuckingmill |
Hundreds of properties in Cornwall were left without after stormy weather. | |
Storm Mathis brought strong winds and heavy rain to the region with gusts of up to 93mph (150km/h) recorded at Gwennap Head, near Penzance. | Storm Mathis brought strong winds and heavy rain to the region with gusts of up to 93mph (150km/h) recorded at Gwennap Head, near Penzance. |
Power cuts were reported in Falmouth, St Ives and St Keverne, National Grid said. | |
It said engineers restored supplies to more than 500 properties across the county, although some were still waiting for power to return. | |
In Tuckingmill, near Camborne, a fallen tree blocked both lanes of Pendarves Street until it could be cleared. | In Tuckingmill, near Camborne, a fallen tree blocked both lanes of Pendarves Street until it could be cleared. |
In Devon, there was localised flooding on many roads, with rivers and streams "reaching high levels", the county council said. | In Devon, there was localised flooding on many roads, with rivers and streams "reaching high levels", the county council said. |
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It added Buckfastleigh Road, between Buckfastleigh and Ashburton, was impassable due to flood water. | It added Buckfastleigh Road, between Buckfastleigh and Ashburton, was impassable due to flood water. |
The Met Office said a yellow weather warning for rain in Devon and Cornwall was lifted at 18:00 BST. | |
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