Storm Hannah cuts power, disrupts travel across Ireland
The Canadian Army filled up sandbags and checked on residents across parts of Quebec on April 23, after heavy rain and melting snow triggered widespread flooding. Several thousand homes have been impacted by high waters, forcing more than 1,700 people to evacuate.
Thousands of homes lost power as Storm Hannah swept across the Ireland.
Storm Hannah, which was named by the Irish Meteorological Service on Thursday, blasted into Ireland on Friday night.
Rainy spells creating slow travel and interfering with weekend plans have accompanied the storm, but strong winds have caused the greatest hazards.
More than 33,000 homes lost power during the height of the storm in Ireland, according to BBC News. ESB Networks stated that power had been restored to 22,000 residences.
Rail, ferry and air travel also faced disruptions.
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The storm will move away by Sunday, though a warm front may trigger a few showers, especially in eastern and northern portions of the country.
Despite the risk for a few showers, Sunday will be a milder day with lighter wind compared to Saturday. The threat for showers across the entire country will return on Monday.
Storm Hannah bearing down on Ireland was captured on satellite on Friday, April 26, 2019. (CIMSS)
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