Thousands lose power as Storm Austen batters UK
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 13:44 · Archive
Storm Austen has left more than 16,000 homes without electricity in the South West, with a second storm approaching.
Storm Austen brought severe disruption across the UK on 23 October, with gusts of 76mph recorded at St Mary's Airport on the Isles of Scilly. More than 16,000 homes in the South West lost power, with engineers restoring supply to over 12,000 properties by 8am. More than 5,000 of the affected homes belong to customers on the priority services register who require additional support during severe weather.
Flights were cancelled and travel was disrupted as the storm moved eastwards into the North Sea. Amy Webb, chief operating officer at National Grid Electricity Distribution, said engineers were working across affected areas to repair damage and restore supply as quickly and safely as possible, and urged the public to stay clear of fallen power lines and report damage by calling 105.
A second system, Storm Boelo, is approaching. An amber wind warning will run for 24 hours from 9pm on 24 October, covering Scotland, the north coast of Northern Ireland, Cumbria and Northumberland. The Met Office warned of gusts of 55-65mph widely, with speeds reaching 70-80mph in exposed coastal areas.
How it is being reported
- Burnham warns UK faces ‘winter of greater flooding’ as storms hitThousands of homes are without power and travel is disrupted as Storm Austen hits the South West and forecasters issue warnings for Storm Boelo.Bournemouth Echo · 23 Oct, 13:06
- Burnham warns UK faces ‘winter of greater flooding’ as storms hitThousands of homes are without power and travel is disrupted as Storm Austen hits the South West and forecasters issue warnings for Storm Boelo.Dorset Echo · 23 Oct, 13:06
In this story: Storm Austen · Storm Boelo · Andy Burnham · National Grid Electricity Distribution · Met Office · Isles of Scilly · South West
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