Storm Boelo brings amber warnings and power cuts to UK
Thousands remain without power as Storm Boelo hits Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England on Saturday evening.
Amber warning covers specific regions
An amber weather warning is in place for much of Scotland and parts of Northern Ireland. The alert also covers the far north of England starting at 21:00 BST on Saturday. Wind gusts could reach up to 80mph in exposed coastal areas.
Power restoration efforts continue
Engineers are working around the clock to fix faults and restore electricity to customers. More than 82,000 properties still lack power despite repairs made earlier on Sunday morning. Access to certain areas remains difficult due to severe weather conditions.
Travel disruption affects rail services
Train travel faced significant disruption as the storm moved across the country on Saturday. Flooding was reported at some railway tracks in Glasgow. Network Rail Scotland shared images showing water reaching platforms.
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- BBC News
- The Guardian
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