Northern Ireland has been left without power after Storm Isha wreaked havoc across the country. The storm has caused widespread damage to the electricity network, leaving around 40,000 homes without power. According to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), the aftermath of the storm continues to pose a significant risk of debris in the road network due to high winds. The PSNI has urged all road users to exercise extreme caution in these conditions.
As of Monday, the Republic of Ireland had around 235,000 homes and businesses without power. The strong winds have led to multi-agency responses by Northern Ireland Electricity (NIE), who have been working alongside engineers to restore power to the worst-affected areas. The PSNI has reported around 600 calls related to the storm between 15:30 GMT on Sunday and 02:00 on Monday.
Wind speeds in Northern Ireland have remain high on Monday, with PSNI Ch Supt Davy Beck warning the public to be prepared for further obstructions. The peak of the winds from Storm Isha occurred on Sunday evening, with winds reaching 80mph and leading to numerous road closures across Northern Ireland.
Belfast International Airport and Dublin Airport have both experienced significant disruption, with many flights cancelled or diverted. While the peak of the storm has passed in Ireland, a yellow weather warning for high winds has remained in place into Monday
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