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Storm Darragh has caused extensive power outages, floods, travel disruption, and fatalities in the UK. As of Sunday evening, nearly 118,000 people are without electricity supply, with 1.8 million reconnected by then. Northern Ireland Electricity Networks confirmed that 3,000 homes are yet to be reconnected. The storm’s high gusts also affected train services, with replacement buses operating in some areas. Train operator National Rail warns of continuing disruptions. Flood warnings and alerts are in place in 48 English and two Welsh regions. Angela Rayner, the country’s Deputy Prime Minister, expressed grief for lives lost and extended sympathy to those affected by power cuts.
Storm Darragh led to separate incidences of car accidents leading to two deaths. Trees falling due to gusts also caused power cuts. The Energy Networks Association, representing the country’s energy networks, urged customers to conserve their energy resources or to search shelter from relief centers. Floodwaters are expected to rise in the affected regions, worsening travel and other public infrastructure.
Despite some disruptions to train services, the weather forecast for Monday predicts some respite from the storm. Although the north will experience bright, dry, and wintry sunshine, southern regions will feel somewhat breezier with intermittent sunshine. For the most part, however, Monday will be mostly dry, with only occasional light showers forecasted for parts of southern England
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