A powerful storm named Darragh has brought widespread disruption to the UK and Ireland, causing one fatality and leaving hundreds of thousands of people without power. The storm, which made landfall on Thursday evening, brought strong winds and heavy rain, disrupting transportation and daily life.
According to reports, a man in his 50s was killed in a accident involving a fallen tree in Co. Cork, Ireland. The incident occurred on Friday morning, as the storm was at its peak.
The UK’s Met Office had issued a yellow weather warning for wind and rain, with gusts of up to 80mph expected in some areas. The warning was in place for much of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
In Ireland, Met Éireann had issued an orange warning for wind, with gusts of up to 120km/h expected. The warning was in place for much of the country, including Dublin, Cork, and Galway.
As the storm made landfall, strong winds and heavy rain caused significant disruptions to transportation. Flights were canceled, roads were closed, and train services were suspended.
In the UK, the storm caused significant disruptions to the rail network. Train services were suspended on several routes, including the West Coast Main Line and the East Coast Main Line.
In Ireland, the storm caused widespread power outages. According to ESB Networks, over 200,000 households were left without power at the height of the storm.
The storm also caused significant disruptions to daily life. Schools were closed, and many businesses were forced to shut their doors.
As the storm began to clear, emergency services and utility companies worked to restore power and clear debris from roads.
The UK’s Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, tweeted his condolences to the family of the man who was killed in Ireland. “My thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who tragically lost his life in Co. Cork,” he said.
Ireland’s Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, also expressed his condolences. “My thoughts are with the family of the man who lost his life in the storm,” he said. “I would like to thank the emergency services and utility companies for their efforts in responding to the storm.”
As the clean-up efforts continue, residents are being warned to be cautious. The Met Office and Met Éireann have warned of continued strong winds and heavy rain, and residents are being advised to stay indoors and avoid travel unless necessary.
The storm is expected to clear by the weekend, but the clean-up efforts are likely to take several days.
In the meantime, residents are being advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and to stay safe.
