Heavy Snow Causing Power Cuts In Parts Of The Uk

Heavy Snow Causing Power Cuts In Parts Of The Uk

By Lucy Caulkett-

Heavy snow has led to power cuts and disrupted air, rail and road travel in many parts of the UK

The deepest snow was in Sennybridge, near Brecon in Wales, where up to 30cm (12in) was recorded, while High Wycombe saw 17cm, and the flurries also reached London and southern England.

Snow is forecast to stay in Northern Ireland and Scotland but give way to icy conditions elsewhere overnight.

A Met Office yellow has been given symbolising the reminder”be aware” warning for ice affects England and Wales.

POWER CUTS

Electricity supplier SSE says up to 24,000 homes in Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Wiltshire were left without power after with overhead network came into contact with tree branches brought about by snow and heavy winds.

In South West of England and Wales, close to 3,000 customers have been affected by power cuts. Drivers are being advised by police to avoid non-essential journeys, but because it is the Christmas season, motorists will generally set out on the roads whenever they feel the need tor desire to do so. However, it is worth being conscious of the need to heed weather warnings, especially during the festive period.

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