Engineers have been restoring power to those affected by Storm Amy.
High winds caused tree branches and debris to damage overhead power lines overnight in Cumbria, particularly around the Penrith area.
All available teams from SP Electricity North West have been deployed to make repairs, with additional teams sent from Lancashire and Greater Manchester to help restore power to the remaining 1,500 properties.
Windspeeds of 72mph were recorded at Shap last night with strong winds continuing today as teams make repairs.
Head of network control, Alan Astall, said: “Our investment in automation has helped reduce the impact of the storm with most people affected only noticing power cuts of a minute or two as our automatic restoration systems kicked in.
“Where there is significant physical damage to the network our teams are attending site to make repairs and get people back on as quickly as possible, with some restoration times set to this evening.
“We know it’s difficult to be without power, especially if you rely on it for medical equipment or have other needs, so if you need any additional support, please contact us and let us know so we can help.”
The Met Office yellow weather warning for wind remained in place for all of the North West until midnight yesterday.
Power cuts in Cumbria
As of 6am, Sunday October 5:
- 20 properties in Matterdale, estimated time of restoration 4pm
- 13 properties in Askham & Ireleth, estimated time of restoration 4pm
- 3 properties in Garsdale, estimated time of restoration 4pm
- 15 properties in Egremont, estimated time of restoration 4pm
- 18 properties in Claife, estimated time of restoration 4pm
- 25 properties in Hawkshead, estimated time of restoration 4pm
- 38 properties in Windermere, estimated time of restoration 4pm
