Utility Races to Reconnect Thousands Left Powerless by Storm Amy

As of October 6th, 2025, the aftermath of Storm Amy continues to impact Scotland, with around 8,500 properties still without electricity three days after the powerful storm hit the region. The Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has been working tirelessly to restore power, having reconnected approximately 80,000 properties since the storm-force winds began on Friday.

SSEN has stated that several hundred engineers will be working on Monday to reconnect the remaining affected homes, with the majority expected to have their power restored by the evening. The utility company has also deployed a team of arborists to assist in clearing the fallen trees and debris that have caused disruptions across the network.

To protect its infrastructure from future storms, SSEN has invested more than £100 million in its network. The company's head of communications, Ross Easton, acknowledged that these types of storms are becoming more frequent and that they will need to work closely with their regulator, Ofgem, to ensure the necessary investments are made going forward.

In addition to the power outages, the storm has also caused disruptions to the rail network, with several lines closed due to "external power supply issues" and fallen trees. Network Rail is using helicopters to spot obstructions from the air and is working to restore services as soon as possible.