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| UK storm: Damage disrupts travel as more severe weather hits | UK storm: Damage disrupts travel as more severe weather hits |
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| Thousands have had their Christmas travel plans disrupted and around 100,000 homes are still without power as severe weather continues in the UK. | Thousands have had their Christmas travel plans disrupted and around 100,000 homes are still without power as severe weather continues in the UK. |
| Trains have been cancelled, homes and roads flooded and there were delays and cancellations at Gatwick Airport. | |
| Southern England has been badly affected, with floods in Surrey and Kent. Some homes may not have power until Boxing Day. | |
| The storm has been heading north, with Scotland bearing the brunt. | |
| In Devon, a man has died after jumping into the River Lemon to rescue his dog. | In Devon, a man has died after jumping into the River Lemon to rescue his dog. |
| Witnesses saw the 46-year-old enter the river before being swept away, police said, and he later died in hospital. The dog escaped unharmed. | Witnesses saw the 46-year-old enter the river before being swept away, police said, and he later died in hospital. The dog escaped unharmed. |
| There is an Environment Agency severe flood warning - which means a danger to life - at the River Mole at Leatherhead in Surrey, with already high levels of water expected to peak around midnight. | There is an Environment Agency severe flood warning - which means a danger to life - at the River Mole at Leatherhead in Surrey, with already high levels of water expected to peak around midnight. |
| Just under 100,000 homes are still without power across the UK, with Kent, Surrey and Sussex worst affected, the Energy Networks Association said, after "notable collisions" along power lines during the stormy weather. | Just under 100,000 homes are still without power across the UK, with Kent, Surrey and Sussex worst affected, the Energy Networks Association said, after "notable collisions" along power lines during the stormy weather. |
| Power supplier Southern Electric said 70,000 of its customers remained without power, with West Sussex, southern Hampshire and Dorset worst-hit. | Power supplier Southern Electric said 70,000 of its customers remained without power, with West Sussex, southern Hampshire and Dorset worst-hit. |
| Some customers could still be without power on Christmas Day, it said. | Some customers could still be without power on Christmas Day, it said. |
| UK Power Networks, which supplies power to eight million people in the south of England, said the South East had been particularly hard hit by the storm. | |
| Thousands in Kent, Surrey and Sussex were without power as of 18:00 GMT. | |
| UK Power Networks said it was aiming to restore power to everyone by the end of Boxing Day. Those whose power is not on by midnight should make contingency plans, it said. | |
| It said it had "appealed to restaurants and pubs in areas still affected by the storm, to let us know if they have any availability to accommodate our customers should they still be without power from the storm tomorrow". | |
| Around 3,500 homes in the north of Scotland are also without power, mainly around the Deeside area, Buchan, Elgin, Wick and the Western Isles. | Around 3,500 homes in the north of Scotland are also without power, mainly around the Deeside area, Buchan, Elgin, Wick and the Western Isles. |
| BBC Radio Cumbria are reporting that more than 1,000 homes are without electricity in the county. Electricity North West says there is a problem with overhead lines, probably caused by strong winds. | BBC Radio Cumbria are reporting that more than 1,000 homes are without electricity in the county. Electricity North West says there is a problem with overhead lines, probably caused by strong winds. |
| Meanwhile a firefighters' strike, running between 19:00 GMT and 00:00 in England and Wales, has begun. | Meanwhile a firefighters' strike, running between 19:00 GMT and 00:00 in England and Wales, has begun. |
| Due to the serious flooding in Surrey and Kent, however, the fire services there have declared a major incident and striking firefighters are being recalled. | Due to the serious flooding in Surrey and Kent, however, the fire services there have declared a major incident and striking firefighters are being recalled. |
| The severe weather is causing disruption at some airports. At Gatwick, a power cut at the north terminal left several thousand passengers stranded, with delays and 26 flights cancelled. | The severe weather is causing disruption at some airports. At Gatwick, a power cut at the north terminal left several thousand passengers stranded, with delays and 26 flights cancelled. |
| All flights due to depart from the north terminal after 13:00 GMT were moved to the south terminal, apart from those from British Airways. | All flights due to depart from the north terminal after 13:00 GMT were moved to the south terminal, apart from those from British Airways. |
| The moved flights were being delayed by around 90 minutes, but those delays are expected to get shorter as time goes on. Flights scheduled to arrive at the north terminal would continue to do so, the airport said. | The moved flights were being delayed by around 90 minutes, but those delays are expected to get shorter as time goes on. Flights scheduled to arrive at the north terminal would continue to do so, the airport said. |
| Around 90 flights are due to leave Gatwick on Christmas Day, and no delays are anticipated, although passengers are advised to check with their airlines before setting off for the airport. | Around 90 flights are due to leave Gatwick on Christmas Day, and no delays are anticipated, although passengers are advised to check with their airlines before setting off for the airport. |
| Bristol Airport also reported some delays and diversions, and Glasgow Airport had some cancellations. | Bristol Airport also reported some delays and diversions, and Glasgow Airport had some cancellations. |
| There has been heavy rain in Northern Ireland, with more expected, and winds in Wales have reached 78mph in Pembrey and 77mph in Aberdaron. | There has been heavy rain in Northern Ireland, with more expected, and winds in Wales have reached 78mph in Pembrey and 77mph in Aberdaron. |
| The strong winds in Scotland could reach up to 90 mph in the west later on Tuesday, forecasters say. | The strong winds in Scotland could reach up to 90 mph in the west later on Tuesday, forecasters say. |
| Other than that however, so far the disruption in Scotland and Northern Ireland has not been as severe as was first feared. | Other than that however, so far the disruption in Scotland and Northern Ireland has not been as severe as was first feared. |
| Meanwhile, there has been widespread disruption to rail services: | Meanwhile, there has been widespread disruption to rail services: |
| However Robin Gisby, managing director of network operations at Network Rail, said: "Our stations are quieter now with most passengers safely on their way home." | However Robin Gisby, managing director of network operations at Network Rail, said: "Our stations are quieter now with most passengers safely on their way home." |
| He said engineers had cleared scores of line blockages and over 200 trees over the past 24 hours. | He said engineers had cleared scores of line blockages and over 200 trees over the past 24 hours. |
| Network Rail had earlier said that in southern England the storm damage had been greater than that of the St Jude's storm in October. | Network Rail had earlier said that in southern England the storm damage had been greater than that of the St Jude's storm in October. |
| Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted: "I'm across plans to get electricity to many without power. My thoughts are with them and those facing travel problems this Christmas Eve." | Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted: "I'm across plans to get electricity to many without power. My thoughts are with them and those facing travel problems this Christmas Eve." |
| Christmas Day ferry | Christmas Day ferry |
| Many ferry services are still disrupted, including services between Scotland and Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man Steam Packet ferry crossings. The company has said it will take the unusual step of operating a Christmas Day sailing. | Many ferry services are still disrupted, including services between Scotland and Northern Ireland, and the Isle of Man Steam Packet ferry crossings. The company has said it will take the unusual step of operating a Christmas Day sailing. |
| Met Office: UK severe weather warnings | Met Office: UK severe weather warnings |
| In other developments: | In other developments: |
| Snow and blizzards | Snow and blizzards |
| The Met Office has amber severe weather warnings for wind in Northern Ireland and north-west Scotland. | The Met Office has amber severe weather warnings for wind in Northern Ireland and north-west Scotland. |
| In Scotland, its warnings were upgraded to include the Inner and Outer Hebrides, the north-west Highlands, Argyll and Bute, Orkney and Shetland. Snow and blizzards are also forecast on higher ground. | In Scotland, its warnings were upgraded to include the Inner and Outer Hebrides, the north-west Highlands, Argyll and Bute, Orkney and Shetland. Snow and blizzards are also forecast on higher ground. |
| Northern Ireland Electricity said northern and eastern coastal areas and exposed high ground were likely to be particularly affected. | Northern Ireland Electricity said northern and eastern coastal areas and exposed high ground were likely to be particularly affected. |
| The Environment Agency has about 150 flood warnings in place for England and Wales - signifying that flooding is "expected", and more than 250 flood alerts, where flooding is "possible". | The Environment Agency has about 150 flood warnings in place for England and Wales - signifying that flooding is "expected", and more than 250 flood alerts, where flooding is "possible". |
| The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has about two dozen flood warnings in place but no severe flood warnings. | The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has about two dozen flood warnings in place but no severe flood warnings. |
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