Storm Austen Causes Widespread Power Outages in South West UK
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What happened
Storm Austen brought high winds to the South West, with gusts up to 80mph forecast and 76mph recorded at St Mary’s Airport on the Isles of Scilly. National Grid reported that more than 18,000 homes were without power in the South West. As of 8am, engineers had restored power to more than 12,000 properties affected by the storm.
From sthelensstar.co.uk
Why it matters
The storm caused widespread disruption to essential services, including flight cancellations. Amy Webb, chief operating officer at National Grid Electricity Distribution, stated that engineers were working to repair damage and restore supply as quickly and safely as possible.
From sthelensstar.co.uk
Who's involved
- Amy WebbChief operating officer at National Grid Electricity Distribution, commenting on the storm response
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