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Monday, December 23, 2013

Britain Is Hit By Heavy Rain Monday Dec 23,2013


Six storm-related deaths reported in Shropshire, Cumbria, North Wales, Northumberland, Cornwall and Devon

EasyJet cancels 83 flights and British Airways axes 22 services because of power cuts after Monday's storm
Some travellers told by staff to 'go home' with no chance they will make it to their final destination by today


Power suppliers say 'thousands' of people in Kent, Surrey and Sussex won't get electricity before this morning

UK Power Networks will pay for Christmas dinner in pub or restaurant for those whose supplies remain cut off

UKIP leader Nigel Farage may be 'forced' to spend Christmas in the pub after losing his electricity supply in Kent

Environment Agency issues 226 flood alerts and 124 flood warnings, with severe warning in Leatherhead, Surrey

Firefighters rescue one adult and three children from car stuck in floodwater in Podimore, near Yeovil, Somerset
Two people have died in river incidents and thousands of people face travel chaos trying to make it home for Christmas as strong gales and torrential rain batter the UK

The Environment Agency has issued a severe flood warning in the South West due to "extremely dangerous" conditions - the highest level of alert which warns there is "danger to life" - but the fatalities were in Cumbria and North Wales

There are 38 flood warnings and 184 flood alerts in place across England and Wales.

People travelling before Christmas face "quite severe" disruption - with one transport boss saying "it won't be an easy task"

Robin Gisby, managing director of operational services for Network Rail, said the next couple of days will be a challenge. "Our fundamental concern over the next 48 hours is to get everyone where they want to be for Christmas. It won't be an easy task given the forecast conditions and disruption is likely - but I want to be very clear that our priority is running as many trains as we can safely, rather than worrying about hitting the timetable bang on," he said

Airports are advising passengers to check with their airlines before travelling and to leave additional time for their journey to the airport

 Hundreds of passengers are seen in the North Terminal at Gatwick Airport after a power failure which was causing disruption


Passengers wait underneath a blank departure board at Gatwick Airport as a power cut causes chaos with people battling to get home
People lie on the floor next to a Christmas tree in the North Terminal at Gatwick as the airport is hit by severe disruption




A police officer was trying his best to calm huge crowds of upset passengers at London Gatwick Airport who were facing a travel nightmare

Hundreds of people try to find out what is going on as a police officer is brought in to help man the information desk at London Gatwick Airport



Commuters look at the train timetable boards in London's Euston station


The bad weather has resulted in thousands of homes being left without power in Cornwall.The number of homes and businesses without power in Cornwall stood at 3,000, with a further 2,000 across the South West

In London, Royal Parks closed Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, Richmond Park, Bushy Park, St James's Park and Green Park early due to "the current severe weather conditions".

Office workers, in fancy dress celebrating Christmas, battle against the rain and gale force winds on Blackpool promenade on December 23, 2013 in Blackpool, United Kingdom.

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