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

Last updated: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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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.

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