Some customers face days without power – NIE
NIE has said the high winds brought by Storm Darragh have caused widespread damage to the electricity network, and some customers could be without power for “a number of days”.
“At present approximately 48,000 customers remain without power across Northern Ireland,” a spokesperson said.
“Our teams are working to assess the damage across the network however debris on roads is impacting our restoration efforts.
“From our experience of previous significant weather events, we anticipate complete restoration will take a number of days. We will aim to restore power to those customers affected as quickly as possible where is it safe to do so.”
They added: “Hundreds of extra staff have been brought in to help reinforce our normal capability. We have mobilised additional call agents to deal with any queries customers may have regarding the repair process in their area.”