Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:50pm on 04 Aug 2025,Monday Weather & Environment
Storm Floris has caused power cuts in Ireland, leaving around 10,000 homes, farms, and businesses without electricity. Most of the outages were reported in the northwest region. ESB Networks said the damage was caused by strong winds linked to the storm. The impact is said to be moderate and similar to previous storms. As of 10:30am, repair teams have been sent out and are working to restore power where it is safe. Storm Floris has also caused travel delays and high winds in parts of the UK, with gusts reaching 108mph in the Scottish Highlands. More disruptions are expected. (PC: PA)
