Storm Clodagh leaves thousands without power
Thousands of properties have been left without electricity after Storm Clodagh battered parts of Ireland.
Some 6,500 properties were without power this morning with Cork, Meath and the midland areas among the worst affected.
Here's #StormClodagh! Bringing Rain, Severe Gales and Snow With Her https://t.co/AvWFSZHpgd pic.twitter.com/F2wvYBmEFA
— Netweather.tv (@Netweather) November 29, 2015
At its peak, heavy rain and gusts of up to 80 kilometres an hour were recorded.
A spokeswoman for the Electricity Supply Board (ESB) said crews had been working from early morning with most homes and businesses expected to be reconnected later today.
We have a large fault in the #Lisronagh #Fethard #Clonmel areas of Tipperary updates https://t.co/VMtxFrW7FY Apologies
— ESB Networks (@ESBNetworks) November 29, 2015
A number of faults across the country this morning due to Storm Clodagh updates will be in Powercheck.ie if not listed call 1850372999
— ESB Networks (@ESBNetworks) November 29, 2015
She said: “As of about 11.30am there were 6,500 reports of outages but that has decreased to about 5,000.
“Our crews will be working throughout the day to restore power and with the winds easing we expect everybody back on by this evening.”
Although there were some reports of fallen trees, widespread damage to power lines has not been an issue, ESB said.
Met Eireann has issued an Orange Status weather warning but the winds are expected to ease later as Clodagh, the third named storm of the extended winter season, passes eastwards.
For those asking on how long #StormClodagh will hang in for!! It's not a great week ahead either way #CanariesAnyone pic.twitter.com/Eg3uWaJwzO
— Deric (@deric_tv) November 29, 2015
Flights have also been affected, with Cork Airport reporting delays due to high winds.
.@Ryanair flights to @STN_Airport & @AirportGdansk have been delayed outbound due to winds gusting above 36 knots @CorkAirport #StormClodagh
— Cork Airport (@CorkAirport) November 29, 2015
Meanwhile, ESB Networks has warned members of the public not to touch or approach any fallen wires and to report any damage to electricity infrastructure by calling 1850 372 999.
