“Ireland Gripped by Horror as Jocelyn Storm Unleashes Following Isha Devastation”
Dublin: Ireland is grappling with the aftermath of Storm Isha, and the situation is poised to worsen with the imminent arrival of another powerful storm named Jocelyn. The Electric Supply Board (ESB) is working tirelessly to restore power to 68,000 homes and businesses affected by Storm Isha. However, the looming threat of Jocelyn adds a new layer of concern.
An orange wind alert has been issued for counties Donegal, Galway, and Mayo from 6 p.m. today. Galway and Mayo face the alert until midnight, while Donegal’s alert extends until 2 a.m. on Wednesday. Yellow alerts are in effect for other counties from midday today until early Wednesday. In Northern Ireland, a yellow wind alert covers counties Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, and Derry, with strong winds expected from 4 p.m. today until Wednesday afternoon.
The Meteorological Service has warned of challenging travel conditions as fallen trees may obstruct roads. Power outages are also anticipated. The recent Cyclone Isha has been labelled one of the worst disasters in a decade, leaving 235,000 properties without power, with three lives lost in associated road accidents.
As the country grapples with the aftermath of Isha, the looming threat of Jocelyn adds to the challenges. The death toll from road accidents during Isha has risen to three, and power restoration efforts are expected to take several days. The fear is palpable, as the orange wind alert may escalate to a red alert in the coming days.
The impact of Cyclone Isha is evident in the damage caused to water supplies for approximately 35,000 families. Restoration efforts are underway to address the damage to plants and water networks, with employees working around the clock.
The worst-hit areas, Mayo and Donegal, experienced winds reaching 133 to 137 km/h. Downed trees are cited as the primary cause of damage, with the West and North-West regions grappling with floods, complicating rescue operations.
Transportation has taken a severe hit, with numerous flight cancellations at Dublin Airport and disruptions in road travel due to fallen trees. Counties Kerry, Kilkenny, Carlow, and Waterford have reported roadblocks and fallen trees, causing travel problems.
The gravity of the situation is underscored by the cancellation of 39 flights at Dublin Airport and disruptions to road travel across various counties. As fallen trees continue to pose challenges, authorities are urging caution on the roads. Tipperary County Council and Waterford city and county council have issued warnings about fallen trees, emphasising the need for vigilance.
In Donegal, wind-related issues between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. resulted in power outages for about 10,000 households, with significant damage to homes and businesses. Mayo faced numerous downed trees and branches, along with coastal damage from waves. The PSNI reported closed roads in northern areas due to uprooted trees, further highlighting the widespread impact of the storms in the region.
https://x.com/MetEireann/status/1749489334556754190?s=20
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