Man killed by falling tree as Storm Boelo leaves 160,000 properties without power
Summary
Storm Boelo brought severe winds and heavy rain to the UK on Sunday, killing a 60-year-old man in southern Scotland and leaving 161,400 properties without power as of 15:00 GMT. The storm disrupted travel and led to event and venue closures, while weather warnings remained in effect across parts of Scotland, northern England, Wales and the Midlands.Key Facts
- Police Scotland said the man died after a tree fell on him near Castle Douglas at about 10:30 on Sunday.
- The Energy Networks Association reported 161,400 properties remained without power at 15:00 GMT.
- Storm Boelo and the earlier Storm Austen caused power cuts affecting 838,700 properties in total.
- Wind gusts reached 85 mph at Machrihanish and 84 mph at Stornoway and Capel Curig.
- An amber wind warning for Scotland and parts of northern England was due to remain in place until 21:00 on Sunday.
- Four flood warnings were issued for parts of England and Wales, and 17 were in place in Scotland.
- Ferry services were cancelled, some flights were cancelled, and train services were disrupted.
- Organizers cancelled events and venues across the country, including Worksop Half Marathon and Knowsley Safari Park.
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