Photos: Storm Henk causes flooding and travel disruption in UK

Hundreds of flood warnings were in place, after strong winds, rain lashed parts of UK

Published: January 03, 2024 17:50 Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor and with inputs from AFP

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London: Hundreds of flood warnings were in place in the UK on Wednesday, after strong winds and rain lashed large parts of the country, hitting travel and cutting power. Image Credit: AFP

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The strongest gusts from Storm Henk were recorded on Tuesday afternoon on the Isle of Wight, off England's south coast, where the wind reached 94 miles (151 kilometres) per hour. Image Credit: AFP

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The wind got up to 81 mph at Exeter airport, along the south coast in Devon, the Met Office weather agency said. Image Credit: AFP

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On Wednesday morning, the Environment Agency said it had issued 294 flood warnings - where flooding is expected - and 341 flood alerts - where flooding is possible - in England. Image Credit: AFP

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Eight flood warnings and 32 flood alerts were in force in Wales, as well as a severe flood warning, indicating a danger to life, Natural Resources Wales said. Image Credit: AFP

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According to the Energy Networks Association, an industry body of gas and electricity suppliers, some 10,000 customers were without power. Image Credit: AFP

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National Highways, which operates and maintains motorways and major roads in England, said several main routes were closed because of flooding. Image Credit: AFP

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The organisation warned that with more rain forecast in several regions throughout the day, some roads would remain shut for several hours. Image Credit: AFP

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Train companies also warned passengers that services would be disrupted, as high winds had brought down trees onto railway lines. Image Credit: AFP

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Scotland and northern England in particular were hit in late December by Storm Gerrit, which saw three men die when their car fell into a river. Image Credit: AFP

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