"Crews are currently working to restore power to the remaining 2,500 homes and businesses left without connection. Almost 60,000 premises were left without power at the height of the storm and thousands of commuters were hit by cancelled flights, ferries and trains as well as road closures. The south Atlantic storm significantly strengthened as it approached the Irish coast early yesterday morning and struck with powerful wind gusts of almost 120kmh."
"Flight operations at Dublin Airport are also "largely back to normal" this morning after what was described as a "day of significant disruption" yesterday. More than 100 flights were cancelled by airlines yesterday, and 20 flights were diverted to other airports. Today will be busier than usual for the staff, with more passengers at terminals due to their rebooked flights departing today."
"Now, forecasters have issued a Status Yellow wind warning for Galway, Mayo and Kerry. The warning will be in place overnight from midnight tonight until 7am on Thursday morning. Forecasters are warning of "strong and gusty southerly winds mainly affecting coastal parts." Ireland is now on high alert for flooding amid fears the heavy rainfall associated with Storm Bram - combined with torrential rainfall over the weekend - will cause rivers and streams to break their banks."
Storm Bram left around 2,500 homes and businesses without power as crews work to restore connections after almost 60,000 premises lost electricity at the storm’s peak. The storm produced gusts near 120 km/h, caused widespread cancellations and diversions—more than 100 flights cancelled and 20 diverted—and suspended all ferry services and some train operations amid road closures. Status Orange wind alerts were lifted but Status Yellow warnings are now in place for Galway, Mayo and Kerry overnight, with forecasts of strong southerly gusts. Authorities warn of high flood risk from heavy and recent torrential rainfall.
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