Storm Arwen Leaves Wakes of Power Cuts Across Northern Britain
Imagine your coffee machine going on strike—now think bigger. Tens of thousands of households in Scotland and northern England are still in the dark thanks to the relentless onslaught of Storm Arwen.
How many folks are still stuck in the blackout?
- 40,000 customers scrambling for power back on under Northern Power’s watch.
- 21,000 people flagged by SP Energy Networks as still without lights on Sunday.
- 1,100 damage incidents recorded by Northern Powergrid—old tree branches, faulty pylons, you name it.
Chat from the Front Line
Rod Gardner, Northern Powergrid’s major incident maestro, was quick to say, “This is one of the toughest storms we’ve tackled in a decade.” He added that despite having the forecast handy, Arwen’s fury was something straight out of a 15‑year record book.
Meanwhile, Electricity North West stared at the numbers and called the damage “devastating.” At one peak, a staggering 83,000 properties across the Scottish border to Manchester found themselves in total darkness.
What’s Next?
Utility firms are pulling out all the stops: crews are clearing debris, piecing wire up, and hustling to rip the blackout. It’s a race against the clock and the weather, but every sparky and electrician is on the job.
Keep Your Head Up!
In the meantime, keep a flashlight handy, light some candles (safety first, folks), and maybe consider a good old book or a conversation with a neighbor. Storms like Arwen are a reminder that, even in modern times, the power grid can sometimes feel as unpredictable as the weather itself.
