Flights sure for Gatwick and Heathrow were diverted to other airports and dozens have been cancelled as gusts of up to 106mph hit the south of the country. More than 200,000 properties have been with out energy on the height of the winds, with thousands nonetheless awaiting reconnection. Super hurricane Nepartak hit Taiwan, driving thousands of individuals from their houses, disrupting power provides and grounding greater than 600 flights, authorities said.