Storm Amy: power restored to Cumbrian homes 'in minutes' says firm

Storm Amy: Power Restoration in Cumbria

Storm Amy caused widespread disruption in Cumbria, including flood warnings, event cancellations, and power outages, due to heavy rainfall and winds of up to 80 miles per hour from October 3 to October 5.

The storm damaged powerlines, resulting in power outages for homes and businesses across Cumbria, prompting a strategic response from SP Electricity North West.

An estimated 1,500 homes were still without power on Saturday morning, but thanks to tech innovation, the firm was able to restore power to "thousands of households within minutes."

A fallen tree collapsed onto a powerline in Cartmel during Storm Amy, contributing to the power outages.

Thanks to tech innovation, it was able to restore power to "thousands of households within minutes."

Author's summary: Storm Amy disrupts Cumbria with power outages.

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The Westmorland Gazette The Westmorland Gazette — 2025-10-14