Storm Amy leaves 3 dead in Ireland and France, thousands without power
At least 3 people have been reported dead due to the record-breaking Storm Amy that swept across Northern Europe through the weekend, causing hundreds of thousands of power outages in multiple countries, including Ireland, the UK, France, and Norway. As of October 6, 2025, restoration efforts continue, with thousands still without power in the affected regions.
Flooding triggered by Storm Amy in Northern Ireland on October 4, 2025. Credit: Monaghan County Council
Storm Amy (known as Detlef in Germany) became the first named storm of the 2025/26 European windstorm season on October 1.
The storm has since claimed at least three lives and caused widespread damage across northern Europe, leaving hundreds of thousands without power at its peak.
A man in his 40s was reported dead in Letterkenny, County Donegal, Ireland, at around 16:15 local time (LT) on October 3 due to a weather-related incident, according to the Gardaí (Irish police), reported the BBC.
France’s northern coast recorded its strongest winds during the storm, with gusts reaching up to 131 km/h (81 mph) along the coast and 110 km/h (68 mph) inland.
Two fatalities were reported in France on October 4. A 48-year-old man drowned in Étretat after going swimming and could not be rescued due to stormy conditions.
Another fatality occurred in Aisne on the same day after a tree branch fell on a car, killing the 25-year-old driver and seriously injuring another passenger, who was hospitalized.
The storm injured multiple people as it swept across northern Europe, causing over 500 000 power outages in Ireland, the United Kingdom (UK), Norway, Sweden, and France.
Amy provisionally broke the record for the lowest pressure in October in the UK after its minimum central pressure dropped to 947.9 hPa at Baltasound, Shetland, on October 4.
The storm began affecting northern Scotland on October 3, with winds reaching 96 mph (155 km/h) in parts of the region by October 4.
Over 12 000 customers across Scotland remained without power as of October 6, with over 75 000 restorations completed since October 3.
Meanwhile, Network Rail warned of ongoing disruptions to rail services as teams worked to clear fallen trees and debris and repair damage to overhead lines.
In Northern Ireland, a gust of 92 mph (148 km/h) was recorded in Magilligan on October 4, setting a provisional record for the strongest wind gust in October. Over 200 000 customers suffered power outages in Ireland and Northern Ireland, according to Euro News.
The Education Authority (EA) told schools in the counties of Antrim, Fermanagh, Londonderry, and Tyrone to close at midday on October 4.
Major flight disruptions were reported, with 13 being cancelled at Belfast International Airport and another at Derry Airport.
The EA said 18 schools had reported incidents to them by midday on 4 October, which were mainly damaged roofs and fallen trees.
By October 5, Northern Ireland Electricity said around 1 500 properties were still without power. Around 1 457 incidents, including 1 018 obstructions and over 350 floods, were reported in her department, according to the Minister for Infrastructure Liz Kimmins.
In Belgium, Storm Amy caused damage as winds exceeded 100 km/h (62 mph). Authorities issued a Code Orange weather warning for the entire country on October 3.
In Norway, the storm damaged more than 2 500 properties, ripping off roofs and causing wall collapses. Over 150 000 customers were left without power at its peak by October 4. More than 170 roads were closed across the country, and Ørland Municipality was left isolated due to cancelled ferries and closed roads.
Rishav Kothari is Editor-in-Chief of The Watchers, where he runs the newsroom and covers earthquakes, volcanoes, severe weather and space weather.
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