Hundreds without power as more thunderstorms to hit Munster and 13 other counties

A major deluge of rain in Tralee caused significant flooding to the town. Picture: Domnick Walsh © Eye Focus LTD 

Thousands of homes and businesses are without power in the midlands this morning after lightning strikes caused further damage to ESB Networks overnight.

It follows yesterday's orange level thunderstorm which impacted counties in the west and midwest.