Thousands of people have been left without power as Storm Isha brought disruption to the electricity and transport networks across the UK.The entire country was subject to wind warnings issued by the Met Office as gusts topped 90mph in places.ESB Networks reported more than 170,000 properties in Ireland were without power while Electricity North West said crews had been stood down due to the conditions with almost 8,000 homes losing power.

Thousands of people have been left without power as Storm Isha brought disruption to the electricity and transport networks across the UK.The entire country was subject to wind warnings issued by the Met Office as gusts topped 90mph in places.ESB Networks reported more than 170,000 properties in Ireland were without power while Electricity North West said crews had been stood down due to the conditions with almost 8,000 homes losing power.