Man killed by falling tree as Storm Boelo leaves 160,000 properties without power
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A 60-year-old man died after being struck by a falling tree near Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway as Storm Boelo brought severe weather across the UK. The storm has caused widespread power cuts, flooding and transport disruption, while authorities warned people to stay indoors where possible.
By 15:00 GMT on Sunday, 161,400 properties remained without power; across Storm Boelo and Storm Austen, 838,700 properties had experienced outages. Gusts reached 85mph at Machrihanish and 84mph at Stornoway and Capel Curig, while rainfall at Cluanie Inn reached 130mm. Flood warnings were in place across Scotland, England and Wales, and damage along Scotland’s Clyde coast included flooded businesses and a badly damaged road.
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In short
- A man died after being hit by a falling tree in southern Scotland.
- 161,400 properties were still without power on Sunday afternoon.
- Wind, flooding and transport disruption affected parts of the UK.
How this story developed
- 15 minutes ago A 60-year-old man died after being struck by a falling tree near Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway as Storm Boelo brought severe weather across the UK.
Explained simply
Storm Boelo is a named UK storm, with strong winds and heavy rain affecting communities across the country. The Met Office monitors conditions and issues warnings, while police, councils and emergency services respond to hazards such as fallen trees, flooding and dangerous roads.
Power companies work to restore electricity when wind or flooding damages cables and equipment. Storm Austen also caused outages, so the reported total covers disruption from both storms; power cuts can affect homes, businesses and transport, particularly when repairs are difficult in severe weather.
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