Storm Amy: One dead in weather-related incident; almost 250,000 without power
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Storm Amy: One dead in weather-related incident; almost 250,000 without power
"From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging."
"One man died in Co Donegal in a weather-related incident as Storm Amy caused widespread disruption across Ireland. Approximately 234,000 properties across the island of Ireland experienced power outages due to the severe weather. Red and amber wind warnings were issued, with gusts reaching up to 92mph in Northern Ireland and 130kph in Co Donegal. The storm led to significant transport disruption, localised flooding, fallen trees, and school closures in affected areas."
The Independent deploys reporters to cover issues from reproductive rights and climate change to Big Tech, investigating topics such as Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC and producing documentaries like 'The A Word'. The Independent emphasizes parsed facts over messaging, seeks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism, and keeps reporting free of paywalls so quality journalism remains accessible to all. Storm Amy struck Ireland, causing one fatality and widespread disruption. Approximately 234,000 properties lost power, red and amber wind warnings were issued, and gusts reached up to 92mph in Northern Ireland and 130kph in Co Donegal, causing transport disruption, flooding, fallen trees, and school closures.
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