Storm Ellen wreaks havoc in Ireland

Ireland has been battered by Storm Ellen, bringing high winds and heavy rain

Storm Ellen has caused widespread disruption in Ireland, with high winds and heavy rain leading to flooding, power cuts and travel chaos.

The storm made landfall in the west of the country on Wednesday night, and has since tracked across the country, bringing strong winds and heavy rain.

The storm has caused widespread flooding

The heavy rain has caused widespread flooding in many parts of the country, with some areas seeing over 100mm of rain in just a few hours.

The flooding has led to the closure of many roads and bridges, and has also caused major disruption to public transport.

The storm has also caused power cuts

The high winds have also caused power cuts in many parts of the country, with over 100,000 homes and businesses without power at the height of the storm.

The power cuts have caused major disruption to people's lives, and have also affected businesses.

The storm has caused travel chaos

The storm has also caused travel chaos, with many flights and trains being cancelled or delayed.

The travel chaos has caused major disruption to people's plans, and has also affected businesses.

The storm is expected to continue to cause disruption for the rest of the week

The storm is expected to continue to cause disruption for the rest of the week, with further heavy rain and strong winds expected.

The Met Éireann has issued a number of weather warnings for the country, and is advising people to be aware of the dangers of the storm.

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