Storm Kathleen looks set to rage on for another day as Scots have been warned of potential flooding, power cuts and travel disruption.
18.03.2024 - 10:51 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Hundreds of homes and businesses have been left without electricity after a huge power cut in Bury. According to Electricity North West, at least 808 properties have been hit by the power cut. The outage was first reported at around 9.50am.
Engineers are on the way to the scene near the Blackbridge and Unsworth areas. Power is expected to be restored by around 12.50pm.
In a tweet, Electricity North West said: "We are aware of a #POWERCUT affecting the #BURY area. We have dispatched a team to investigate the issue. If you require any assistance please call DM us through one of our social media channels."
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The full list of postcodes affected by the outage can be found below:
BL9 8RZ, BL9 8LT, BL9 8RQ, BL9 8AP, BL9 8JF, BL9 8AG, BL9 8AJ, BL9 8RY, BL9 8AQ, BL9 8AB, BL9 8AR, BL9 8AX, BL9 8AF, BL9 8AA, BL9 8AN, BL9 8AD, BL9 8JJ, BL9 8JD, BL9 8AE, BL9 8PZ, BL8 3FS, BL9 8JE, BL9 8JG, BL9 8AH, BL9 8LS, BL9 8DF, BL9 8NX, BL9 8DE, BL9 8NY, BL9 8BD, BL9 8BS, BL9 8AY, BL9 8BH, BL9 8AS, BL9 8BE, BL9 8AT, BL9 8BL, BL9 8EX, BL9 8BR, BL9 8BA, BL9 8AZ, BL9 8BG, BL9 8EY, BL9 8AW, BL9 8AL, BL9 8EZ, BL9 8DQ, BL9 8LR, BL9 8JH, BL9 8DH
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