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Following the aftermath of Storm Floris, nearly 4,000 homes are still without power. Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has managed to restore power to over 68,000 homes, but there are still 3,900 homes left in the dark. Train services between Inverness and Aberdeen are expected to resume by 14:00, as the disruption caused by the storm is gradually being resolved.
The impact of Storm Floris was widespread, leading to canceled trains, flights, and road closures due to fallen trees across the UK. SSEN, responsible for providing electricity in the north of Scotland, described Floris as one of the most damaging summer storms in recent memory. The storm particularly affected properties in the Highlands, Moray, and Aberdeenshire, with thousands of homes suffering power outages. Adequate aid, including food supplies, was provided to customers in the worst-hit areas.
In response to the significant disruption caused by the storm, the Scottish government held an emergency meeting on Monday night. Justice Secretary Angela Constance acknowledged the challenges faced by a considerable number of properties due to power cuts and emphasized that the recovery process would be time-consuming. The Met Office has issued warnings of another bout of unseasonable wet and windy weather expected on Thursday for north-western parts of the UK, urging residents to stay prepared. Network Rail also reported multiple incidents of trees falling on overhead lines during the storm, indicating the scale of damage caused by Storm Floris
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