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05/02/2014
Thousands Of Homes Endure Power Cuts
Strong winds and heavy rain has left thousands of homes without power in south-west England and Wales.
The Environment Agency has issued severe flood warnings, covering much of the south coast from Cornwall to Dorset.
According to Western Power Distribution, about 44,000 customers have endured power cuts since Tuesday afternoon and 5,000 homes remain without power. All of the railway lines between Exeter, St Davids and Penzance were forced to close which prevented travel for the rest of the day.
Forecasters say that heavy rain and gale force winds will continue to bring travel disruption.
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning, with southern and western areas of the UK and the east coast of Ireland most at risk. Gusts of up to 60-70 mph are expected today across parts of south Wales, Devon and Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.
(CVS/CD)
The Environment Agency has issued severe flood warnings, covering much of the south coast from Cornwall to Dorset.
According to Western Power Distribution, about 44,000 customers have endured power cuts since Tuesday afternoon and 5,000 homes remain without power. All of the railway lines between Exeter, St Davids and Penzance were forced to close which prevented travel for the rest of the day.
Forecasters say that heavy rain and gale force winds will continue to bring travel disruption.
The Met Office has issued a severe weather warning, with southern and western areas of the UK and the east coast of Ireland most at risk. Gusts of up to 60-70 mph are expected today across parts of south Wales, Devon and Cornwall, Somerset and Dorset.
(CVS/CD)
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