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Northern Ireland has been battered by Storm Franklin during the night.
Winds in excess of 80 miles an hour have caused trees to be blown down in many areas.
NIE says at the storm's height 9,000 customers were without power.
#StormFranklin - Difficult Driving conditions this morning through out the province due to fallen trees and debris - Road users are advised to exercise caution if travelling this morning (06:38)
— Trafficwatch NI (@TrafficwatchNI) February 21, 2022
Ahead of the storm arriving, heavy rain led to flooding in parts of the country.
The Omagh area was among those worst hit with Department of Infrastructure workers drafted in to deal with the aftermath.
🎥 The scene at Omagh Golf Club after the Drumragh River burst its banks. pic.twitter.com/hzW9CDT5jU
— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) February 20, 2022
It was the third named storm in less than a week.
The Met Office had issued an amber warning for wind, saying it could cause a “risk to life” in Northern Ireland until 7am.
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