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New wind warnings as UK storm recovery continues

Climate · UK and Ireland · First reported 23 Oct, 14:47 · Updated 22:09

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Two men died after being struck by falling trees during Storm Boelo, while flooding, damage and power cuts disrupted communities. Around 22,600 properties remained without electricity on Monday afternoon, with another wind warning taking effect that evening.

  • Two men died on Sunday: a man in his 20s whose car was hit by a tree in north London, and Richard Baines, 60, curator of Logan Botanic Garden, in Dumfries and Galloway.
  • The Energy Networks Association reported around 22,600 properties still without power on Monday afternoon. Strong winds had prevented engineers from safely carrying out some repairs.
  • A yellow wind warning runs from 6pm Monday to 3am Tuesday across western coastal parts of England, Wales and Scotland and eastern parts of Northern Ireland. Further power cuts, travel delays and large coastal waves are possible.
  • Flooding affected businesses in Largs, and emergency services attended a flooded care home in Saltcoats. Police said everyone at the care home was accounted for.
  • School closures affected Aberdeenshire and the Highlands, while flights and rail services were disrupted. Boelo followed Storm Austen, which hit southern parts of the UK on Friday.
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Deaths
Two men killed by falling trees on Sunday.
Remaining power cuts
Around 22,600 properties on Monday afternoon, according to the ENA.
Evening wind warning
Yellow warning: 6pm Monday to 3am Tuesday.
Reported gusts
Boelo brought gusts of 84mph.

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