Clean-up under way as Storm Boelo leaves thousands without power
Summary
Storm Boelo caused flooding, property damage and power cuts across parts of the UK. About 90,000 properties remained without power on Monday, while crews faced high winds that made repairs unsafe.Key Facts
- Two men died after falling trees struck them during the storm: one in north London and one in Dumfries and Galloway.
- The Energy Networks Association said about 90,000 properties were still without power on Monday.
- Winds of 50 to 85 mph across parts of Scotland and northern England hampered repair work.
- A Cumbria fragrance manufacturer said its factory and shop were expected to remain without power until Tuesday evening.
- Five primary schools in Aberdeenshire and Ellon Academy closed on Monday because of power loss or storm damage.
- Travel disruption continued on Monday, and strong winds and rain were forecast to persist.
- Storm Boelo followed Storm Austen, which had also caused disruption in parts of the UK.
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