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‘Storm events had severe impact on water’ – Over 100k premises without water as Storm Herminia batters Ireland
NEARLY 109,000 homes, farms and businesses are still without water supplies after Storm Eowyn wrecked the country.
Uisce Eireann has issued an update for all householders as many crew teams are scrapping to repair the water supplies.
Thousands of homeowners, farmers and staff suffered a loss of supply due to power outages.
Approximately 109,000 people across the country have no water supplies due to the disruptive storm event, the spokesperson revealed today.
An additional 112,000 people are now being supplied by schemes where Uisce Eireann has deployed generators.
However, supplies for further 126,000 people at risk in areas where power is yet to be restored, dropped from 275,000 yesterday.
The most impacted areas are located along the West Coast and Midlands, including Galway, Mayo, Clare, Cavan, Monaghan, Westmeath, Donegal and Longford.
Kerry, Laois and Tipperary are no longer part of the most impacted areas for the lack of water supplies.
For those who are still suffering a water outage, they can view the updates on local supplies issues are being provided on the Uisce Eireann website and Water.ie.
The repair crews are back on the ground today as they work towards restoring the water supplies and operations at wastewater plants despite Storm Herminia battering the country.
And they are also actively sourcing and transferring generators to sites where power has not been restored yet.
Uisce Eireann is coordinating with the ESB to prioritise power restoration and liaising with other agencies, including the National Emergency Coordination Group (NECG) and local authorities.
It is currently unknown when the estimated time of complete restoration of water supplies across the country is as Storm Herminia’s arrival will delay it further due to fallen trees and debris.
‘UNPRECEDENTED STORM EVENT’
Uisce Eireann’s Head of Water Operations, Margaret Attridge, said that there has been positive progress made overnight on the repairs, but the number of people experiencing loss of supply due to power outages remains significant.
She said: “This unprecedented storm event (Storm Eowyn) has had a severe impact on our water and wastewater network nationwide.
“Our crews are on the ground in all impacted areas working to restore water services as quickly as possible, but given the extent of the damage to the power network, it may take some time before full service is restored everywhere.
“We apologise to customers who have been without water for a few days and ask for the public’s continued patience during this challenging time, some customers are also operating with restricted service as treated water storage reservoirs and networks recharge.
“In locations where water supplies have been impacted for longer periods, we are deploying alternative water supplies.
“Details of these supplies and their locations are being posted across our website and social media channels as they become available.”
CONSERVE WATER
Margaret also urged customers to conserve water where possible to protect supply while the outages are resolved.
People can take some simple steps to conserve their water, such as avoiding water-intensive appliances during this time.
To conserve water, people are urged to avoid using excess water at home by mending taps and running toilets.
Use a basin in your sink when rinsing food and use it for watering plants.
People are urged to take a shower instead of a bath to reduce water usage but they are warned that taking a shorter shower can save up to 10L of water a minute.
Consider only flushing the toilet when you really need to, if it’s yellow, let it mellow.
Lastly, turn off the tap when brushing your teeth or shaving.
Mafia boss ‘Chubby Jos’ tracked down after pics gave away location but shock twist means cops can’t touch him…for now
A DUTCH cocaine kingpin known as “Chubby Jos” has finally been tracked down after pictures gave away his location.
But a jaw-dropping twist means the authorities can’t touch one of Europe’s most-wanted criminals — at least for now.
Jos Leijdekkers, 33, has been hiding out in Sierra Leone for the past six months, Dutch authorities revealed.
The mobster was located after images and videos surfaced this month showing him at a New Year’s Day church in the president’s hometown of Tihun.
The damning footage, reportedly posted by Sierra Leone’s first lady, appears to show Leijdekkers sitting just two rows behind president Julius Maada Bio, next to a woman believed to be the president’s daughter.
Dubbed a “key player in international cocaine trafficking”, Leijdekkers was convicted in absentia last year for smuggling over seven tonnes of cocaine and handed a 24-year prison sentence.
And despite a $210,000 bounty for his captured – the highest ever offered for a Dutch fugitive – Leijdekkers remains untouchable as Sierra Leone has no extradition treaty with the Netherlands.
The drug lord may have also gotten Sierra Leonean citizenship, complicating efforts to bring him to justice, German outlet Bild reports.
Leijdekkers’ possible link to Sierra Leone’s first family also seemed to have raised eyebrows.
While Dutch prosecutors are keeping tight-lipped, sources claim Leijdekkers is married to Agnes Bio, the president’s daughter — a connection that could offer him high-level protection, reports Bild.
Dutch prosecutor Wim de Bruin said the fugitive’s return to the Netherlands was of “the highest priority”.
“We are doing everything we can in that regard but we cannot comment any further because of the ongoing investigation,” he told the BBC.
Sierra Leonean authorities, however, remain silent on the matter, with no official comment from government spokespersons.
Meanwhile, law enforcement agencies have flagged the West African nation as a crucial hub in the global cocaine trade, with its ports serving as transit points for South American shipments heading to Europe.
This isn’t the first time Sierra Leone has been in the spotlight for alleged drug-related scandals.
Just weeks ago, its ambassador to Guinea was recalled after seven suitcases containing suspected cocaine were discovered in an embassy vehicle.
Leijdekkers, who rose to infamy as a boss of the brutal Mocro Mafia, is accused of laundering millions of euros and gold earned from his cocaine empire.
Dutch police say his illicit dealings likely extend beyond the seven tonnes of confiscated drugs that secured his conviction.
Leijdekkers could also be linked to the disappearance of Europe’s so-called “Godmother of Cocaine”, who vanished without a trace in 2019.
Born and raised in the Netherlands, Naima Jillal rose up the ranks as a powerful drug boss at the age of 47, importing cocaine from South American cartels and earning herself the nickname “Auntie”.
Naima Jillal is believed to have had direct ties to Leijdekkers.
Investigators suspect that Leijdekkers played a critical role in Jillal’s disappearance and probable murder.
According to intercepted encrypted communications, Leijdekkers was involved in organising her abduction and the subsequent violent acts committed against her.
Stacey Solomon fans left ‘crying’ by her ‘very brave move’ – with many calling her ‘a bit quackers’
STACEY Solomon has left fans baffled as she shared her weekend plans.
The Loose Woman star, 35, took to Instagram to show what she was getting up to and it left fans with one question.
Taking to Instagram, the mum-of-five shared how most adults weekends go compared to hers.
In the clip, her husband Joe Swash could be seen making lunch in the kitchen with a friend.
But Stacey was busy having a natter among friends.
She captioned the post: “Saturday’s with Friends.
“Sometimes I spend my days making random videos that I’m well aware only I find hilariously funny.
“Happy Saturday everyone. Hope this brings a smile to your day”
In the hilarious post, Stacey was sat indoors on her sofa enjoying a cup of tea.
But next to her she had her beloved Indian Runner ducks inside to share a spot of tea and gossip.
Sitting on the sofa, she had a chat with her pet birds before giving them a snuggle.
Stacey’s fans were left in hysterics by the clip, but many also had a burning question for her.
In the comments section people were quick to gush over the adorable post, while others wondered how she kept the place clean if the ducks come in.
One person wrote: “It’s a very brave move!”
Another commented: “Absolutely quackers.”
“And this is why we love you,” penned a third.
Inside Stacey Solomon's Pickle Cottage
STACEY Solomon splashed out a massive £1.2million on Pickle Cottage - and Joe Swash didn't put in a penny.
She solely stumped up the cash for their Tudor-style Essex property, which is set in 2.5 acres and boasts an outdoor swimming pool.
The former X Factor star and Joe live there with Zachary, Leighton, Rex, Rose, and Belle.
It’s not known why Stacey went alone, as ex-EastEnders actor Joe is reportedly worth over £1million, but has also been made bankrupt twice in 2009 and 2013.
Shrewd Stacey has shown she’s a dab hand at running a wide range of successful businesses including TV, books, clothing and homeware ranges.
Her main firm Key Map Entertainments is worth just shy of £3million – and she’s also branched out into cosmetics.
The former X Factor contestant registered the company Belle & Rose Ltd, named after her youngest two daughters.
Meanwhile many were concerned by the mess the ducks might make, a fourth said: “Don’t the ducks ever poop in the house/on your sofa?”
“They must poo everywhere?” claimed a fifth.
Someone else added: “I was wondering this too.”
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