Storm Isha: Power cuts and transport disruption

Widespread warnings are in place across the South East

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 22nd Jan 2024

Kent is continuing to feel the effects of Storm Isha.

Widespread power cuts have hit properties across the South East, with UK Power Networks estimating about 2,000 customers have been impacted in the region.

The entire country was subject to wind warnings issued by the Met Office, with a yellow weather warning still in place.

The storm battered the UK with heavy rain and gusts of up to 99mph.

There are warnings of possible disruption on the trains with Southern recommending passengers leave at least 30 minutes of extra time for their journey.

The Met Office said "everybody" was affected by the storm.

Heavy downpours battered some places, with 28 flood warnings in place in England and 50 in Scotland.

The Port of Dover said sea conditions in the English Channel were “very rough”, with gale force 8 winds recorded.

Officials at the Kent port urged people to check with their ferry operator for updates on their sailings this morning.

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