More than 235,000 homes, farms and businesses across the country are without power as a result of Storm Isha.
ESB Networks said the hardest-hit counties are in the northwest, and that “hundreds” of additional workers have been contracted this morning to help ESB crews assess and repair outages. He said there was.
As of 6:30 a.m., about 235,000 homes, farms and businesses were without power.
Up to 45,000 properties are reported to be without power in the north.
A status red weather warning was issued for Mayo, Galway and Donegal last night, while a status orange weather warning was issued for the rest of the country.
Although it has since been lifted, Clare, Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Mayo and Sligo remain under a status yellow warning until 7pm tonight.
ESB Networks also said that crews are responding from a safe location, but given the scale of the storm and the damage to its network, “the majority of homes, farms and businesses currently affected will remain in the area overnight.” “There will continue to be a lack of supply,” he said.
- If you experience a power outage during a storm, check ESB Powercheck for updates and estimated recovery time.
Crews will be dispatched again at daylight to “assess the damage, secure the network, and restore power at a safe location,” the statement said.
- If you find downed power lines or damaged power grids, do not touch or approach them as they may be carrying electrical current and are extremely dangerous. ESB Networks is asking people to report any damage to their electricity infrastructure by calling 1800 372 999.
