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Power cuts from UK storm 'will remain until Boxing Day' Power cuts from UK storm 'will remain until Boxing Day'
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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 Networks 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. Some 37,000 homes are without electricity in south and south-east 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 Iford Bridge Home Park 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 Bridge Home Park on the River Stour in Dorset, which police evacuated overnight.
Liz Gaere, 48, was rescued from the residential development at around 07:00 GMT on Christmas morning.Liz Gaere, 48, was rescued from the residential development at around 07:00 GMT on Christmas morning.
"We went out on our balcony and saw the flooding and saw the boats coming in," she said."We went out on our balcony and saw the flooding and saw the boats coming in," she said.
"They said to us 'do you want to come out, you've got five minutes'.""They said to us 'do you want to come out, you've got five minutes'."
A 79-year-old neighbour Pat Tapply added: "I have nothing apart from what I am standing in. I don't know if my home is flooded."A 79-year-old neighbour Pat Tapply added: "I have nothing apart from what I am standing in. I don't know if my home is flooded."
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 still experiencing 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 still experiencing power cuts would need major work and many were also in areas that could not be reached due to flooding.
UK Power Networks, which supplies about eight million customers in the South East, says it arranged Christmas dinner for hundreds of those without power via a mobile catering facility, pubs, restaurants and hotels.UK Power Networks, which supplies about eight million customers in the South East, says it arranged Christmas dinner for hundreds of those without power via a mobile catering facility, pubs, restaurants and hotels.
Meanwhile, about 800 homes in the north of Scotland are still without power, mainly around the Banchory, Buchan and Aboyne areas in Aberdeenshire, and Forres and Fochabers in Elgin.Meanwhile, about 800 homes in the north of Scotland are still without power, mainly around the Banchory, Buchan and Aboyne areas in Aberdeenshire, and Forres and Fochabers in Elgin.
Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution said it was hoped all properties would be reconnected on Christmas Day.Scottish Hydro Electric Power Distribution said it was hoped all properties would be reconnected on Christmas Day.
Christmas dinners disrupted 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 Christmas Eve.
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:
Elsewhere, winds of up to 80mph caused disruption to Christmas Eve travel in Scotland, with the Northern and Western Isles hit by ferry and flight cancellations.Elsewhere, winds of up to 80mph caused disruption to Christmas Eve travel in Scotland, with the Northern and Western Isles hit by ferry and flight cancellations.
There has also been heavy rain in Northern Ireland, while winds in Wales reached 78mph in Pembrey and 77mph in Aberdaron.There has also been heavy rain in Northern Ireland, while winds in Wales 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.More than 10 flood warnings remain in place across mainland Scotland, with high tide being accompanied by heavy rainfall.
And yellow "be aware" warnings for high winds are in place for the Highlands and Islands, Orkney and Shetland.And yellow "be aware" warnings for high winds are in place for the Highlands and Islands, Orkney and Shetland.
The Environment Agency (EA) still 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". A yellow alert for heavy rain remains for the southern coastal counties of England. The Environment Agency (EA) still has more than 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". A yellow alert for heavy rain remains for the southern coastal counties of England.
Head of EA operations, David Jordan, told the BBC people should move valuables out of reach of flood water and stay away from any flood areas - particularly swollen rivers. Head of EA operations, David Jordan, told the BBC that officials were keeping a close eye on the Stour and the river flowing through Maidstone in Kent.
He said there was a "prospect of further properties flooding", adding officials were keeping a close eye on the Stour and the river flowing through Maidstone in Kent.
BBC Weather said winds and rain would ease across the UK on Wednesday evening, although heavy rain and gales are expected to pick up again at the end of the week.BBC Weather said winds and rain would ease across the UK on Wednesday evening, although heavy rain and gales are expected to pick up again at the end of the week.
The next storm, expected to hit the UK on Thursday night into Friday, will not be as intense, but has the potential to cause disruption.The next storm, expected to hit the UK on Thursday night into Friday, will not be as intense, but has the potential to cause disruption.