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Storm Boelo has caused widespread power outages and travel disruptions across County Donegal, Ireland. ESB Networks is working to restore electricity, though damage to infrastructure and blocked roads remain significant concerns.
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Severe weather events pose immediate risks to public safety and critical infrastructure, requiring timely updates for affected local residents.
ESB: More than 23,800 now affected by power outages in Donegal as Storm Boelo batters county.
ESB PowerCheck figures show around 40 individually identified faults.
Buncrana is among the worst affected areas, with 5,794 customers listed across three faults, followed by Glenties (5,151), Milford (4,712), Carndonagh (2,068) and Donegal (1,809).
In Letterkenny, a major fault in Gortlee is affecting 1,085 customers.
Significant outages are also reported in Bundoran (831) and Derrybeg (827), with further faults affecting communities across the county.
ESB Networks currently estimates that power will be restored in most affected areas by 2pm today, Sunday, October 25.
WIND GUSTS: Storm Boelo has brought wind gusts of approximately 133 km/h to Malin Head, with the exposed north Donegal weather station recording some of the strongest winds on the island on Saturday.
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