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Flights diverted as high winds batter London in Storm Katie

Flights arriving at Gatwick Airport had to be diverted due to high winds as Storm Katie ensured the Easter weekend continued to be wet and windy.

Bricks were left strewn across the road after the roof of the Duchess pub in Battersea was ripped off by Storm Katie.

London Fire Brigade have said that firefighters have battled through 110 incidents amid Storm Katie.

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Storm Katie batters the capital with 68mph winds

Storm Katie has battered parts of the capital - more than a 100 flights were cancelled or diverted and properties have been damaged and there has been chaos on the roads too.

Winds of almost 70MPH were recorded in south London - and for those who did manage to fly back into our airports - it was a very unpleasant experience.

Rags Martel reports:

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