Storm Amy Leaves Nearly 200,000 Homes Without Power Across Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland

Storm Amy has caused widespread disruption across Scotland, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland, leaving hundreds of thousands of homes without power. In Scotland, over 150 areas are affected, with winds reaching up to 100 mph causing damage to power lines and prolonged outages expected. Northern Ireland faces around 50,000 power cuts, with all train lines closed due to severe weather conditions and strong winds of up to 80 mph. The Republic of Ireland has seen nearly 200,000 homes without electricity, with counties such as Donegal, Galway, Mayo, and Sligo under orange and yellow wind warnings; localised flooding, transport disruptions, school closures, and flight cancellations have also been reported. Emergency services are actively working to restore power and ensure safety amidst dangerous conditions, with authorities warning of further outages and ongoing storm impacts. The storm has also resulted in serious injuries and significant travel disruptions across the affected regions.