Key facts
- Around 90,000 properties remain without power following Storm Boelo.
- Two men died due to falling trees during the storms.
- Sustained winds of 50-85mph hampered restoration efforts.
- Further yellow wind warnings are in effect across the UK.
- Flooding and travel disruption were widespread.
Storm Boelo has left approximately 90,000 properties without power across Scotland and northern England following weekend battering. The storm caused flooding, property damage, and resulted in two fatalities due to falling trees. Clean-up operations are underway, but high winds are hampering restoration efforts, with further weather warnings issued. The Energy Networks Association stated that sustained winds of 50-85mph across parts of Scotland and northern England prevented engineers from safely restoring power to all affected homes. The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for strong winds across various parts of the UK from Monday evening through Tuesday.