Storm Isha has caused severe disruption in Northern Ireland, with over 45,000 homes without electricity on Sunday evening. NIE, Northern Ireland’s electricity company, said that the storm had caused widespread damage, leading to power cuts and other disruptions. The Republic of Ireland has seen more than 170,000 premises lose power. Flights and ferry sailings have been cancelled, affecting thousands of passengers, and road travel has been affected.
An amber weather warning was put in place on Sunday evening as the storm increased in severity. Gusts of more than 80mph have been recorded, with a risk of peak winds of 90mph in some areas. The amber alert for Northern Ireland remains in place until 06:00 on Monday, with a risk of power cuts, damage to buildings, travel disruption, injuries, and danger to life due to large coastal waves.
NIE has escalated its response to Storm Isha, with extra engineers brought in to help. Hundreds of staff are working to repair damage to the electricity network, and many customers affected will be without supply overnight. Fallen trees have led to numerous road closures across Northern Ireland, and the M1 in particular has been significantly impacted, with multiple trees blocking lanes.
Passengers arriving at Belfast International Airport have described some of the last arrivals as turbulent, with one passenger describing their flight as one of the most turbulent landings they’ve ever experienced. The Police Service of Northern Ireland has reported receiving numerous reports of fallen trees across the road network
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