The Guardian
Storm Boelo brings deadly tree falls and widespread power cuts to UK
Storm Boelo has knocked out electricity to more than 160,000 properties in the UK. Police said falling trees killed two men on Sunday: a 60-year-old in south-west Scotland and a man in his 20s in London. The Met Office reported gusts reaching 84mph.
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What to know
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The victims were a 60-year-old man in south-west Scotland and a man in his 20s in London.
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More than 160,000 properties lost power, while the Met Office reported gusts of up to 84mph.
Why it matters
The reported deaths and outages show the storm’s effects on public safety and electricity supply in the UK.
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