402,000 customers still without power after Storm Eowyn, as 18 counties have new Status Yellow warnings issued

Storm Éowyn has wreaked havoc across Ireland, leaving about 402,000 customers without power and impacting homes and businesses significantly. The electricity restoration efforts by ESB Networks have seen power returned to 366,000 customers, but some areas are still expected to remain without power for over a week. The situation has been labeled as Ireland's costliest weather event in terms of clean-up and insurance, with authorities monitoring further weather developments that may affect ongoing restoration efforts, as they also coordinate with other utility services in Europe.

Storm Éowyn has left about 402,000 customers without power across Ireland, with power restoration efforts hampered by weather conditions. It is considered Ireland's costliest weather event.

ESB Networks states that the unprecedented impact on customers and damage to the electricity network nationwide is significant, with power gradually being restored to many areas.

Read at Irish Independent