Severe winds affecting electricity network - 7pm update

17/01/2009

Strong gusts moving up the East and Northern coasts of Northern Ireland have affected power supplies. Winds of up to 70mph have caused damage to power lines and electricity poles. Northern Ireland Electricity’s emergency crews were mobilised early this afternoon and have already restored supply t...

Storm force winds cause power cuts - 6pm update

17/01/2009

Severe gales moving up the East coast of Northern Ireland have affected the electricity network. Gusts of up to 70mph have caused damage to power lines and electricity poles. Northern Ireland Electricity’s emergency crews were mobilised early this afternoon and have already restored supply to ove...

Severe weather causes power cuts - 5pm update

17/01/2009

Gale force winds in south and west Northern Ireland are causing disruptions to the electricity network. Gusts reaching 70mph have left around 24,000 customers off supply and damage to the electricity network including broken lines and poles down. Major faults have been reported in the Craigavo...