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U.K. Storms Zap Power, Flood Homes
LONDON (AP) - Heavy rains caused flooding that left hundreds of people in Scotland stranded Wednesday, while a lightning strike knocked out power to about 50,000 homes, officials said.
Crews were still trying to reach about 230 homes flooded in Glasgow's east end after heavy rains Tuesday night. Glasgow City Council officials said rescue workers were bringing the stranded residents supplies by boat.
In areas worst hit by the downpour Tuesday, meteorologists recorded 3 inches of rain in 24 hours — the equivalent of two month's rainfall. The flooding occurred because the rain fell so quickly and could not be absorbed into the ground.
Train service between several major towns was either canceled or severely restricted because of the heavy rain.
Scottish Power said a quarter of those who lost power in Edinburgh remained without electricity by evening. The lightning had hit a power pylon at midday.