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About 75,000 still without power in NI after Storm Éowyn | About 75,000 still without power in NI after Storm Éowyn |
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A number of trees fell down during Storm Éowyn | A number of trees fell down during Storm Éowyn |
There are about 75,000 customers still without power in Northern Ireland following the devastation caused to the electricity network by Storm Éowyn. | There are about 75,000 customers still without power in Northern Ireland following the devastation caused to the electricity network by Storm Éowyn. |
A yellow weather warning for wind is in place across Northern Ireland on Sunday. | A yellow weather warning for wind is in place across Northern Ireland on Sunday. |
The warning lasts from 10:00 to 19:00 GMT with many areas experiencing gusts up to 40-60 mph. | The warning lasts from 10:00 to 19:00 GMT with many areas experiencing gusts up to 40-60 mph. |
A yellow warning was also issued for snow and ice from 18:00 GMT on Saturday to 10:00 on Sunday. | A yellow warning was also issued for snow and ice from 18:00 GMT on Saturday to 10:00 on Sunday. |
It comes two days after Storm Éowyn brought winds of more than 90mph to Northern Ireland. | It comes two days after Storm Éowyn brought winds of more than 90mph to Northern Ireland. |
"Given ongoing recovery work after Storm Éowyn, impacts may be more widespread than would ordinarily be expected with winds of this strength," the Met Office said. | "Given ongoing recovery work after Storm Éowyn, impacts may be more widespread than would ordinarily be expected with winds of this strength," the Met Office said. |
At the storm's height, nearly a million properties were without power across the British Isles, while many road and rail links were blocked. | At the storm's height, nearly a million properties were without power across the British Isles, while many road and rail links were blocked. |
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Power outages | Power outages |
The managing director of NIE Networks said power has now been restored to 210,000 properties. | The managing director of NIE Networks said power has now been restored to 210,000 properties. |
Derek Hynes said: "We believe that it will be around 10 days by the time we complete the repairs needed to get power back to everyone." | Derek Hynes said: "We believe that it will be around 10 days by the time we complete the repairs needed to get power back to everyone." |
The Police Service for Northern Ireland (PSNI) have warned people to take care when driving as many roads are still impassable following Storm Éowyn, with fallen trees, power lines and debris. | The Police Service for Northern Ireland (PSNI) have warned people to take care when driving as many roads are still impassable following Storm Éowyn, with fallen trees, power lines and debris. |
Storm Éowyn brought winds of more than 90mph to Northern Ireland | Storm Éowyn brought winds of more than 90mph to Northern Ireland |
In the Republic of Ireland, there are approximately 340,000 customers still without power as of 07:00 local time on Sunday, down from a peak of 768,000 as a result of Storm Éowyn. | In the Republic of Ireland, there are approximately 340,000 customers still without power as of 07:00 local time on Sunday, down from a peak of 768,000 as a result of Storm Éowyn. |
One man, Kacper Dudek, 20, died after a tree fell on his car in Raphoe, County Donegal, during the storm. | One man, Kacper Dudek, 20, died after a tree fell on his car in Raphoe, County Donegal, during the storm. |
Thousands of customers in Scotland are also still without power. | Thousands of customers in Scotland are also still without power. |
'Cold and frightened' | 'Cold and frightened' |
Coordinator Alwynne Shannon says the teens were "cold and frightened" when they were found | Coordinator Alwynne Shannon says the teens were "cold and frightened" when they were found |
On Saturday evening, two teenagers had to be rescued from Slieve Donard in County Down as conditions there worsened. | On Saturday evening, two teenagers had to be rescued from Slieve Donard in County Down as conditions there worsened. |
The 16-year-old boys scaled the mountain earlier in the day when the weather had seemed reasonable, but after reaching the summit they realised they couldn't get back down. | The 16-year-old boys scaled the mountain earlier in the day when the weather had seemed reasonable, but after reaching the summit they realised they couldn't get back down. |
They returned to the summit where they took shelter and called for help. | They returned to the summit where they took shelter and called for help. |
A 14-strong team from Mourne Mountain Rescue responded. | A 14-strong team from Mourne Mountain Rescue responded. |
Coordinator Alwynne Shannon told BBC News NI that the teens were "cold and frightened" when they were found, but that they had done the right thing by returning to the summit and calling for help. | Coordinator Alwynne Shannon told BBC News NI that the teens were "cold and frightened" when they were found, but that they had done the right thing by returning to the summit and calling for help. |
She said it had become cold, dark and extremely windy. | She said it had become cold, dark and extremely windy. |
She urged anyone considering scaling the mountain to think twice when conditions are so bad. | She urged anyone considering scaling the mountain to think twice when conditions are so bad. |
Public transport | Public transport |
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Train lines are reopening following "extensive damage" across the network. | |
Translink said the Belfast routes to Portadown and Bangor have reopened. | |
The Larne and Londonderry lines are also open, but the Portrush line remains closed. | |
Due to planned rail works, the cross border route to Dublin terminates at Drogheda with a bus replacement taking passengers the rest of the journey. | Due to planned rail works, the cross border route to Dublin terminates at Drogheda with a bus replacement taking passengers the rest of the journey. |
Speed restrictions are in place for some trains, so Translink has advised passengers to allow extra time for their journeys. | Speed restrictions are in place for some trains, so Translink has advised passengers to allow extra time for their journeys. |
Metro, Glider and Ulsterbus services returned on Friday with some diversions in place due to ongoing road closures and clearance work in the wake of the storm. | Metro, Glider and Ulsterbus services returned on Friday with some diversions in place due to ongoing road closures and clearance work in the wake of the storm. |
Emergency contacts | Emergency contacts |
To report faults or emergencies you should contact: | To report faults or emergencies you should contact: |
Northern Ireland Housing Executive: 03448 920 901 | Northern Ireland Housing Executive: 03448 920 901 |
Openreach: 08000 23 20 23 | Openreach: 08000 23 20 23 |
Gas networks: 0800 002001 | Gas networks: 0800 002001 |
NI Water: 03457 44 00 88 or visit niwater.com, external | NI Water: 03457 44 00 88 or visit niwater.com, external |
Flooding Incident Line: 0300 2000 100 | Flooding Incident Line: 0300 2000 100 |
NIE Networks: 03457 643 643 or visit nienetworks.co.uk, external | NIE Networks: 03457 643 643 or visit nienetworks.co.uk, external |