As Storm Isha sweeps through the UK, thousands of people find themselves without power, resulting in significant disruptions to both electricity and transportation networks.
The storm has relentlessly battered the UK, unleashing heavy rain and gusts reaching up to 99mph. The entire country is under wind warnings issued by the Met Office.
Reports from Northern Ireland Electricity Networks indicate that 45,000 customers are currently without power, while Electricity North West reports thousands of properties in north-west England experiencing power losses.
Across the Republic of Ireland, widespread power cuts are affecting over 170,000 properties, compounding the challenges posed by the storm.
Transportation has also taken a hit, with fallen trees blocking roads. Traffic Scotland highlights road closures, including stretches of the M9 and M74. The A1 southbound is closed at Thorntonloch due to an overturned lorry.
The high winds have led to the closure of key bridges and roads, including the Tay Road Bridge, M48 Severn Bridge, and the A66 in Durham and Cumbria between the A1(M) and the M6. Additionally, the Humber Bridge, A19 Tees Flyover, and A628 Woodhead Pass in Derbyshire are closed to high-sided vehicles.
Authorities are actively managing the situation, urging caution and providing updates as the storm continues its impact across the region.
