December 7th 2024.
The National Grid is providing an insightful live map on their website, displaying the reported outages caused by Storm Darragh across the UK. As the storm has ravaged through the country, leaving tens of thousands without electricity, gusts of over 90mph have wreaked havoc in areas such as Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, and Swansea in the last 24 hours. Stay updated on the latest weather developments by following our Storm Darragh live blog.
The National Grid's live map has been a helpful tool in tracking the outages. In Burnham-on-Sea, a cedar tree was blown over on Rectory Road, contributing to the power outages. This morning at 9am, the Energy Networks Association reported that around 86,000 homes in England, Scotland, and Wales were still without power. However, they were able to reconnect approximately 385,000 customers overnight, thanks to the hard work of more than 1,000 engineers who were ready to be deployed.
According to the National Grid, as of 8am, more than 55,000 households were still without power in the South West, south Wales, and the west Midlands due to Storm Darragh. The majority of these outages were scattered around south Wales. In Liverpool, a fallen tree on Greenbank Road caused damage to a car. On the bright side, the National Grid's teams have successfully restored power to around 376,000 customers since the storm began.
The National Grid expressed their determination in restoring power to affected areas, stating, "Our teams are working tirelessly to bring back the electricity supply and provide support to our customers during this severe weather." Meanwhile, the Northern Ireland Electricity Network's website mentioned that they are unable to provide estimated restoration times at this point due to the high number of faults on their network. However, they assured customers that they are working as quickly and safely as possible.
In Ireland, almost 400,000 customers were also left without power as the storm hit the country. ESB Networks reported that as of 7am, approximately 395,000 homes, farms, and businesses were affected. By 11:30am, the number had decreased to 325,000, but full restoration is expected to take a few more days. It's a challenging time for everyone, but we appreciate the hard work and efforts of all those involved in restoring power and keeping everyone safe during this storm.
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