Storm Darragh: 1500 Northern Ireland homes remain without power

1500 homes remain without power in Northern Ireland following Storm Darragh.

NIE Networks say emergency crews continued working into the night "to successfully restore power to all but 1500 homes following extensive damage to the network" caused by the storm.

A statement added: "NIE Networks engineers have been escalated all weekend following sustained high winds which caused power cuts for 95,000 customers in total."

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Community assistance centres are being offered by NIE Networks on Monday from 12pm – 2pm and 5-7pm to provide assistance to those still without power:

A statement continued: "The centres will offer warm drinks, charging and changing facilities and NIE Networks staff will be on hand to answer any queries. Anyone who requires electricity for medical care will also be able to sign up to the NIE Networks Medical Customer Care Register.

"In addition, around 150 NIE Networks employees will be on the ground across Northern Ireland providing welfare visits starting with those on their Medical Customer Care Register.

"The company estimates that the vast majority of customers will be restored this evening with potential that small pockets will remain off supply into Tuesday.

"The public are reminded to stay clear of any damaged electricity equipment, keep children and animals away and to report any incidents of damage immediately to the NIE Networks Customer Helpline on 03457 643 643."

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