Islamabad, Dec 9: Storm Darragh has left tens of thousands of homes without power and caused major travel disruptions across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Key Impacts
- Casualties: Two men lost their lives due to falling trees in separate incidents.
- Power Outages:
- England and Wales: 66,000 customers remain without power, with the south and south-west areas worst hit.
- Wales: Over 31,000 properties without power as of Monday morning.
- Northern Ireland: About 1,500 homes remain without power, though 92,000 have been reconnected.
- Residents are being offered warm drinks and charging facilities at community centers.
Flood Warnings and Alerts
- England: 48 flood warnings and 147 alerts issued.
- Wales: 2 flood warnings and 14 alerts in force.
Travel Disruptions
- Rail Network:
- Cancellations and delays on the West Coast Main Line.
- Replacement buses operating between Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent.
- No trains on routes serving Bromsgrove, Redditch, and Birmingham New Street due to damaged wires.
- Disruptions on Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales services.
Chris Baughan from Network Rail apologized for the ongoing train service disruptions caused by the storm’s damage.
Government Response
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner expressed condolences for the lives lost and acknowledged the ongoing efforts to restore power and support affected residents.
