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Tornado damages homes in Greater Manchester as Storm Gerrit batters Britain

Thousands of homes without power and rail travel in chaos after strong winds, heavy snow and rain

A “localised tornado” damaged about 100 properties in Greater Manchester as Storm Gerrit swept the country, with thousands of homes remaining without power and travellers likely to face continued disruption.

The storm also brought heavy snow, high winds and rain across parts of Scotland, which damaged electricity networks in the country as fallen trees, branches and other debris brought down power lines.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Thousands of homes without power and rail travel in chaos after strong winds, heavy snow and rainA “localised tornado” damaged about 100 properties in Greater Manchester as Storm Gerrit swept the country, with thousands of homes remaining without power and travellers likely to face continued disruption.The storm also brought heavy snow, high winds and rain across parts of Scotland, which damaged electricity networks in the country as fallen trees, branches and other debris brought down power lines. Continue reading…