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Electricity networks have restored power to around 800,000 homes and businesses affected by Storm Arwen.
As of Sunday evening, 193,000 homes remain without power as thousands of engineers tackle damage three times greater than the ‘Beast from the East’ in 2018, and the worst storm to affect power supplies in 15 years. Some parts of the country have experienced winds reaching 98mph with power lines brought down and poles snapped in half.
According to the Energy Networks Association (ENA) some parts of the country have seen 25 days’ worth of faults landing in just 24 hours, prompting energy networks to draft in extra people, helicopters and drones from across the country.
Engineering teams have made high voltage faults the priority although as these are fixed, further low voltage faults are being uncovered.
Ross Easton, director at the ENA, said: “It’s set to be another difficult night for lots of customers, but engineers from across the country are working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible. Our members are working with local resilience partners, the British Red Cross and emergency services to provide extra help and support. Welfare centres have also been set up and dedicated teams are contacting vulnerable customers.”
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