NIE Networks have announced that it is working to restore the electricity supply to approximately 40,000 customers across the country.

The severity and prolonged duration of Storm Isha has caused widespread damage to the electricity network across Northern Ireland. The worst affected areas are Dungannon, Downpatrick, Enniskillen, Newry and Omagh, however there are faults throughout Northern Ireland.

The Incident Management Centre at Craigavon and all Local Incident Centres across Northern Ireland have been opened to allow teams to coordinate a localised response.

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Randal Gilbert, NIE Networks Director said: "We have mobilised all our teams and will be doing all we can to restore power as quickly as we can however, the significant level of damage and the active weather warnings in place until Wednesday, mean it is likely that this will be a multi-day event."

An NIE Networks spokesperson continued:

"We would ask that people do not approach broken power lines or damaged poles or electrical equipment and to please report any damage immediately on 03457 643 643. We have additional engineers, call handlers and support staff helping to restore supplies and to provide regular updates to customers.

"Powercheck on the NIE Networks website is another excellent resource for providing customers with reliable and real time information about a power cut and the status of restoration. Alternatively, customers can follow us on social media for regular updates and information."