Around 101,000 homes across Northern Ireland remain without power due to the aftermath of Storm Éowyn. Northern Ireland’s electricity network has been significantly affected by the storm, which resulted in widespread power outages. On Sunday, a yellow weather warning for wind was also issued across Northern Ireland; many areas are experiencing gusts of 40-60mph. The warning will remain in place between 10:00 and 19:00 GMT.
The Met Office noted that due to recovery work that is still ongoing after the previous storm, the impacts of the wind may be more widespread than usual. The managing director of NIE Networks, Derek Hynes, stated that power has been restored to 183,000 properties. He also added that the recovery process would be completed in about ten days.
In the wake of Storm Éowyn, many roads were left impassable due to fallen trees, power lines, and debris. Consequently, the Police Service for Northern Ireland (PSNI) has warned drivers to be cautious. A yellow warning for snow and ice was also issued from 18:00 GMT on Saturday to 10:00 GMT on Sunday. In addition, the Republic of Ireland still has around 340,000 customers without power as of 07:00 local time on Sunday.
Northern Ireland’s train lines were heavily damaged due to the storm; however, services are starting to re-open. Translink noted that the Belfast routes to Bangor and Portadown were re-established, and clearance work is underway on the Larne and Londonderry line. Metro, Glider, and Ulsterbus services resumed on Friday, albeit with some diversions due to road closures.
To report faults or emergencies, people should contact Northern Ireland Housing Executive, Openreach, Gas Networks, NI Water, Flooding Incident Line, or NIE Networks
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