Hundreds of thousands of people in Britain and Ireland faced power outages, while millions were advised to stay indoors on Saturday as Storm Darragh unleashed high winds and heavy rain across the region.
Gusts reaching up to 93 miles per hour were recorded, prompting officials to issue a rare emergency alert that was sent to approximately 3 million households in Wales and southwest England early Saturday morning. Accompanied by a loud siren-like sound, the alert urged residents to remain indoors for their safety.
On Friday, the UK’s Met Office had issued a red weather warning, the most severe classification, as the storm intensified. Overnight, thousands of homes—particularly in Northern Ireland, Wales, and western England—were left without power.
The impact of the storm was felt widely, with major highways and bridges closed due to dangerous winds, and numerous train services suspended. In Ireland, nearly 400,000 homes, farms, and businesses experienced power outages as a result of the severe weather, leading to the cancellation of some flights at Dublin Airport.
As the storm continued to wreak havoc, authorities urged residents to stay vigilant and prioritize their safety amid the challenging conditions.
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