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Scotland lashed by more gales | Scotland lashed by more gales |
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Thousands of homes across Scotland lost power as gales and heavy rain battered the country again. | |
Scottish Power said 3,800 homes in Dumfries and Galloway and Ayrshire were without power at the peak of the damage. | |
Winds of 50 mph to 60 mph blew across the south and west. In the north, SSE said about 500 properties were without electricity. | |
A yellow (be aware) warning for wind and rain had been issued. | |
The Met Office said there were widespread gusts of 50 mph to 60 mph, with up to 70 mph in the most exposed parts. | The Met Office said there were widespread gusts of 50 mph to 60 mph, with up to 70 mph in the most exposed parts. |
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said rain falling on saturated ground could lead to flooding in low-lying agricultural areas, mainly in Tayside, but the risk to towns and cities was low. | The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) said rain falling on saturated ground could lead to flooding in low-lying agricultural areas, mainly in Tayside, but the risk to towns and cities was low. |
Sepa reported an improving situation regarding coastal flood risks. | Sepa reported an improving situation regarding coastal flood risks. |
Rail services were disrupted during Friday morning, including services between Aberdeen and Dundee due to a loss of signalling at Aberdeen and Largs & Ardrossan services in Ayrshire because of damage to overhead lines at Saltcoats. | |
There were speed restrictions affecting the cross-border East Coast services. | |
Ferries were also disrupted, especially the Clyde and Hebrides routes, due to high winds. | |
The situation across the road network was generally good, with traffic lighter than normal due to the holiday period. | |