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At least 1 person killed in Ireland as Storm Amy hits northern Europe with strong wind and rain
Storm Amy caused power outages affecting over 200,000 properties and led to one death during severe winds and heavy rain across Northern Europe, officials reported.
- Storm Amy, the season’s first named storm, hit the U.K., Ireland, and parts of Scandinavia on October 4, 2025, bringing intense rainfall and strong winds.
- The U.K., Irish, and Dutch weather agencies named the storm jointly due to its potential for serious damage and disruption.
- Storm Amy resulted in power cuts affecting upwards of 200,000 homes across Ireland and Northern Ireland, caused significant disruptions to transportation by road, rail, and sea, and prompted the closure of London's Royal Parks.
- An official from Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks reported that crews are working to restore power to approximately 62,000 customers but cautioned that the repairs will take considerable time due to the extensive damage sustained.
- The storm's strong winds caused widespread damage to trees and electrical infrastructure across Scandinavia, resulting in tens of thousands of power outages, while heavy rainfall and elevated tides battered coastal regions, highlighting ongoing recovery efforts.
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At least 1 person killed in Ireland as Storm Amy hits northern Europe with strong wind and rain
A powerful storm has hit the U.K. and Ireland, causing major disruptions. London’s Royal Parks closed on Saturday due to severe winds.
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Ireland and much of the United Kingdom were hit by Storm Amy on Friday, claiming lives, causing major traffic disruption and widespread power outages. Wind gusts reached nearly 100 miles per hour overnight, and some areas remain under weather warnings today. Disruptions are also being reported from several other countries.
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