The threat of flooding remains after Storm Ciaran battered the south coast of England and the Channel Islands with gusts of up to 100mph on Thursday.
A total of 90 flood warnings are in place as of Friday morning as the UK deals with the storm’s after-effects, with downpours and strong winds expected in Scotland and parts of northern England.
About 11,300 properties still had no electricity by 4pm on Thursday and almost 150,000 homes were left without power over the course of the day.
The Energy Networks Association said 135,700 homes have been reconnected, with power restored for 92% of customers affected by the storm.
“While difficult conditions remain, with violent winds forecast until the end of the day, teams from across the country are working together to continue to reconnect customers where it is safe to do so,” a spokesperson added.
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Floods minister Rebecca Pow said potential flooding risks remained across the UK with river levels still high, saturated ground and large waves at the coast.
Flood warnings mostly cover the south coast, but parts of East Anglia, the midlands and the northeast are also affected.
Residents in Jersey are urged to stay at home on Friday, with all schools still closed. The airport also remains shut – with only emergency flights allowed.
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Swans feeding next to submerged benches at Canoe Lake, Southsea, Portsmouth
All schools in Guernsey and Alderney are open except for the College of Further Education, which suffered significant water damage.
Meanwhile, the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for eastern Scotland, warning of difficult…
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This notice was published: 2023-11-03 06:42:00
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