Storm Darragh Leaves Thousands Without Power

Storm Darragh has left thousands without power across multiple regions, with over 8,000 customers still affected by outages. In the Midlands alone, more than 120 homes and businesses, particularly in Westmeath and Offaly, are waiting for electricity restoration, which has been complicated by widespread damage. In the Shannonside region, approximately 2,100 properties remain without power, with significant impacts in Leitrim and Roscommon. Meanwhile, villages in Worcestershire are also enduring prolonged outages, leading to difficulties for elderly residents. Across central southern England, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks reported that 87,000 customers experienced disruptions due to the storm. Recovery efforts continue, with additional technicians deployed to aid restoration, although some areas may remain without power until the end of the week.