Storm Ophelia: 16,000 affected by power cuts, including in BT47

Power cuts have already affected roughly 16,000 customers, including householders in the BT47 post code area, as Storm Ophelia, continues to make its way towards the North West.

“Presently around 16,000 customers are without electricity across all parts of Northern Ireland. Our emergency teams are working to restore power as quick as possible,” NIE Networks confirmed.