Storm Boelo batters UK, disrupts travel and leaves 82,000 homes without power
Strong winds and flooding hit Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England; storm also disrupts flights and ferry services across northern Europe
Storm Boelo, the second major storm to hit the UK over the weekend, caused widespread disruption and left 82,000 homes without power. Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England faced life-threatening conditions, with wind gusts reaching 84 mph in the Argyll and Bute region. Amber wind warnings were in effect across Scotland and northern England until late Sunday, with flood warnings also issued.
Airports, railways, roads and ferry services reported disruptions. The storm followed Storm Austen, which had already caused transport and service disruptions in southern England on Friday. The Met Office began naming major storms in 2015 to raise public awareness of severe weather. As the storm moved east towards continental Europe, Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport warned passengers of flight cancellations and delays.
Maritime operations in Dutch waters were also disrupted, with three crew members injured on a freight vessel. Strong winds and heavy rain were forecast across Denmark, Norway and parts of Sweden, leading to precautionary transport restrictions and some ferry service cancellations.
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