tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877698188774561460.post7492216508983323479..comments2023-11-06T17:59:14.655+02:00Comments on Eco R Geo: Storm Frank hits UK causing flooding fears and power cutsantixronoshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17321757470762094126noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2877698188774561460.post-63641277691677303092015-12-30T12:05:22.534+02:002015-12-30T12:05:22.534+02:00Storm Frank leaves thousands of homes without powe...Storm Frank leaves thousands of homes without power...<br /><br />Gales and torrential rain have caused disruption to travel networks and electricity supply. <br /><br />Around 4,200 homes and businesses remain without power in many parts of the country. <br /><br />The impact of Storm Frank has resulted in further flooding, road closures and suspension of some rail services.<br /><br />Bus transfers are in operation between Limerick, Ennis and Galway due to flooding, as well as between Tralee and Killarney and Mallow due to subsidence.<br /><br />Some sailings by Stena Line and Irish Ferries have been cancelled but sailings of P&O Ferries are running to schedule.<br /><br />ESB Networks repair crews worked through the night in difficult conditions to restore supply to homes that have been blacked-out.<br /><br />At one point over 5,000 homes were without power - with Donegal, Mayo, Kerry, Cork, and the southeast the worst hit areas...............http://www.rte.ie/news/2015/1230/756774-weather-storm-frank/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com