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Heavy rains have prompted the Civil Protection Department to warn people against using roads in low-lying areas prone to flooding, including in Msida, Birkirkara and Gżira.

The winds also caused some damages, including to a high tension overhead line between Bidnija and Burmarrad.

This caused the supply of electricity to be disrupted in parts of the 2 communities. Although the supply to most parts of Burmarrad has since been restored, the remaining affected parts are still without an electricity supply, and the danger posed by excessive winds mean that the power will probably remain out until tomorrow.

Enemalta said that once the gale-force winds calm down, its technicians will restore supply.

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Meanwhile, the Civil Protection Department has issued another warning advising drivers to be careful on the roads due to the presence of branches and other objects being blown about by the wind onto the carriageways.