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Power 'to remain out for Christmas' Power 'to remain out for Christmas'
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Anyone still cut off from power following the recent storms is unlikely to have it restored until Boxing Day, the Energy Network Association says. Anyone still cut off from power following the recent storms is unlikely to have it restored until Boxing Day, the Energy Networks Association says.
About 50,000 homes are without electricity in the east and south-east of England after rain and wind lashed the UK in the run-up to Christmas.About 50,000 homes are without electricity in the east and south-east of England after rain and wind lashed the UK in the run-up to Christmas.
Flooding caused disruption across England and Wales, with 150 properties flooded - mainly in Surrey and Kent.Flooding caused disruption across England and Wales, with 150 properties flooded - mainly in Surrey and Kent.
Two severe flood warnings remain in place in Dorset.Two severe flood warnings remain in place in Dorset.
The warning - meaning there is a danger to life - is still in place for Ilford Home Park, a residential development on the River Stour in Dorset, which police evacuated overnight. The warning - meaning there is a danger to life - is still in place for Iford Home Park, a residential development on the River Stour in Dorset, which police evacuated overnight.
People were also evacuated from the Beaulieu Garden Park Home in Christchurch, Dorset - where a severe flood warning is also in place.People were also evacuated from the Beaulieu Garden Park Home in Christchurch, Dorset - where a severe flood warning is also in place.
Tim Field from the Energy Networks Association (ENA) told the BBC that those who still had their power cut off were unlikely to have it restored on Christmas Day.Tim Field from the Energy Networks Association (ENA) told the BBC that those who still had their power cut off were unlikely to have it restored on Christmas Day.
Leave had been cancelled and extra staff had been brought in to fix the problem, he said.Leave had been cancelled and extra staff had been brought in to fix the problem, he said.
However, Mr Field said areas with outstanding power cuts would need major work and many were also in areas that could not be reached due to flooding.However, Mr Field said areas with outstanding power cuts would need major work and many were also in areas that could not be reached due to flooding.
Some of the worst disruption was felt at Gatwick Airport in West Sussex, where a power outage at the North terminal led to cancellations and delays on Tuesday.Some of the worst disruption was felt at Gatwick Airport in West Sussex, where a power outage at the North terminal led to cancellations and delays on Tuesday.
Gatwick Airport is now running a full service, but says all flights apart from those with British Airways will be departing from the South terminal. It also advises people to check with airlines before travelling.Gatwick Airport is now running a full service, but says all flights apart from those with British Airways will be departing from the South terminal. It also advises people to check with airlines before travelling.
In other developments:In other developments:
Meanwhile, about 800 homes in the north of Scotland are still without power, mainly around the Deeside area, Buchan, Elgin, Wick and the Western Isles.Meanwhile, about 800 homes in the north of Scotland are still without power, mainly around the Deeside area, Buchan, Elgin, Wick and the Western Isles.
Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution said about 400 of its staff are working to reconnect the properties this evening.Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution said about 400 of its staff are working to reconnect the properties this evening.
Winds gusting up to 80 mph caused disruption to Christmas travel in Scotland, with the Northern and Western Isles hit by ferry and flight cancellations. Winds gusting up to 80 mph has caused disruption to Christmas travel in Scotland, with the Northern and Western Isles hit by ferry and flight cancellations on Tuesday.
There has been heavy rain in Northern Ireland, while winds in Wales have reached 78mph in Pembrey and 77mph in Aberdaron.There has been heavy rain in Northern Ireland, while winds in Wales have reached 78mph in Pembrey and 77mph in Aberdaron.
More than 10 flood warnings remain in place across mainland Scotland, with high tide being accompanied by heavy rainfall, but the number is beginning to fall. More than 10 flood warnings remain in place across mainland Scotland, with high tide being accompanied by heavy rainfall.
The Environment Agency has almost 100 flood warnings in place for England and Wales - signifying that flooding is "expected", and more than 200 flood alerts, where flooding is "possible". The Environment Agency has almost 100 flood warnings in place for England and Wales - signifying that flooding is "expected", as well as almost 200 flood alerts, where flooding is "possible".
Winds are expected to ease today, before heavy rain and gales pick up again on Friday. Winds are expected to ease today, before heavy rain and gales pick up again at the end of the week.
Kirk Waite from the Met Office said: "We do have a few showers around and they could be heavy at times, and some of them might bring more hail." The BBC Weather team said the next storm, expected to hit the UK on Thursday night into Friday, would not be as intense, but sill had the potential to cause disruption.
But he said the storm coming on Friday was not expected to be as severe as storms earlier this week.