As of 10am:
- The majority of customers in Great Britain have been reconnected and around 4,900 customers are without power, mainly in the north of England and the south of Scotland.
- In Northern Ireland, around 7,000 customers are without power. Further updates will be available from NIE Networks.
Storm Jocelyn
Energy network operators are monitoring the development of Storm Jocelyn which is due to arrive today and may cause further challenges for engineers working to repair damage.
The Met Office has issued a yellow wind warning which is in place for some parts of the country from noon today (Tuesday 23 January). They have also issued an amber wind warning for western and northern Scotland from this evening.
A spokesperson for Energy Networks Association, which represents the UK's electricity network operators, said:
"Yellow and amber wind warnings are in place across parts of the UK today and tomorrow. Weather warnings like this bring an increased risk of damage to homes and vital infrastructure. Energy network operators are preparing to deal with any damage quickly and safely.
"With severe weather forecast, our advice to customers is to prepare, care and share. Prepare by going online to PowerCut105.com for advice and call 105 for free if you have a power cut. Check in with people who might need extra help, and share this information so friends and family know what to do too.
"If you see damaged power lines or lines brought down over the coming days, stay well clear and call 105 for free to report it, or dial 999 if there’s an immediate danger to life."
Notes to editor
Photo for use editorially.
PHOTO CAPTION: Engineers clear storm damage following Storm Isha in Lisburn, Northern Ireland yesterday (22 January 2024).
CREDIT: NIE Networks / Aurora PA / ENA
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