After Storm Eowyn, around 40,000 residents in Scotland remained without power, with electricity restoration hampered by continuous severe weather including high winds and snow. Scottish Power and SSEN had partially restored services to 192,000 and 78,000 customers, respectively. Officials warn that due to the extensive damage associated with the storm, some areas may take days to regain power. Fresh weather warnings from the Met Office are issued for wind, snow, and ice, while emergency services provide support, including accommodation and food, as more storms follow.
Aileen Rourke, Scottish Power Energy Networks Scotland's distribution director, stated, 'This is one of the most severe storms we've had in decades and the damage to the network from those hurricane-force winds is extensive.'
Scottish Power reported that, despite restoring power to 192,000 customers, about 40,000 remain without electricity, with some potentially facing days before restoration.
The Met Office has issued fresh yellow weather warnings spanning all of Scotland, predicting high winds, snow, and ice, complicating repair efforts for utilities.
The ongoing emergency response includes providing hotel accommodations and food resources for affected customers, indicating the severity and impact of Storm Eowyn.
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