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Storm 'Austen' causes power cuts and railway chaos in the south of the United Kingdom

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The west pier of Brighton, half sunk because of the storm Austen.
The Brighton West Pier, half sunken because of the storm 'Austen'. Toby Melville / Reuters
23/10/2026 - 19:54 h
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Storm Austen, which is affecting the south of England and the Channel Islands, has caused power outages and serious transport disruptions in the United Kingdom. More than 18,000 homes in England and Wales have been left without electricity. At Jersey airport, wind gusts of up to 135 km/h have been recorded.

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