SSEN said record wind speeds and widespread storm-force gusts caused ‘considerable network damage’. Events
Engineers are expected to return on Thursday morning to carry out the remaining work. Events
Angela Constance spoke earlier about the clear-up mission following the storm. Events
Angela Constance said 98% of the 71,000 homes that lost power in Scotland have since been restored. Society
The brutal weather system brought winds of up to 90mph, leaving tens of thousands of homes in the dark and causing chaos across the power network. Events
The storm swept in on Monday bringing disruption to roads, railways and power networks. Events
Winds of over 100mph were recorded on Monday as Storm Floris swept across the country Events
Trees are also being cleared from railway lines which were blocked by the storm. Events
The storm has wiped out power supplies in 22,000 properties in the Highlands and north-east of Scotland Economics
The Met Office warned flying debris could pose ‘a danger to life’ in some areas Events
Weather warnings issued in northern England and Scotland as heavy rain and strong gusts lash BritainStorm Floris – live updatesGusts of more than 100mph from Storm Floris have brought significant travel disruption, power cuts and the widespread cancellation of events across large parts of the UK.Central and northern Scotland was the most battered area on Monday, on what felt like a winter’s day. Continue reading... Events
