Storm Darragh made landfall in the early hours of the morning, bringing with it sustained winds of up to 80mph and heavy rain. The storm caused significant disruption to the UK and Ireland, with hundreds of thousands of people left without power.
The worst of the storm hit the west coast of Ireland, where winds gusted up to 100mph. The Irish Meteorological Service, Met Éireann, issued a red alert for several counties, warning of “violent and damaging gusts”.
In the UK, the storm caused widespread disruption, with many trees brought down and power lines damaged. The UK Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for much of the country, warning of “strong and gusty winds”.
The storm caused one fatality, a man in his 50s who was killed when a tree fell on his car in County Cork, Ireland. Several others were injured, including a woman who was trapped in her car after a tree fell on it in the UK.
Emergency services were stretched to the limit as they responded to numerous calls for help. In Ireland, the Defence Forces were deployed to assist with the response efforts, while in the UK, the military was put on standby to assist if needed.
The storm also caused significant disruption to transportation, with many roads closed due to fallen trees and power lines. Several airports were also forced to close, including Dublin Airport, which was shut for several hours.
The power outages were widespread, with over 200,000 homes and businesses left without electricity in Ireland alone. In the UK, over 100,000 homes were affected.
The storm also caused significant damage to buildings and infrastructure. In Ireland, several buildings were damaged, including a hospital in County Cork which suffered significant damage to its roof.
In the UK, several buildings were also damaged, including a school in Wales which had its roof ripped off.
The clean-up efforts were underway, with crews working to restore power and clear roads. However, it is likely to take several days to fully recover from the storm.
The UK and Irish governments have both pledged support for those affected by the storm. In Ireland, the government announced a package of measures to support those affected, including financial assistance for those who have suffered damage to their homes or businesses.
In the UK, the government announced that it would provide support to those affected, including financial assistance for those who have suffered damage to their homes or businesses.
The storm has also highlighted the need for greater investment in infrastructure and emergency preparedness. In Ireland, there have been calls for greater investment in the country’s power grid, which has been criticized for being outdated and vulnerable to storms.
In the UK, there have been calls for greater investment in flood defenses and emergency preparedness. The UK government has announced plans to increase funding for flood defenses, but critics say that more needs to be done to prepare for the impacts of climate change.
