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UK endures second big storm of the weekend, with the north bearing the brunt this time
The Met Office warned of more stormy weather as thousands of homes lost power and hundreds of flights and train services were disrupted.
- Storm Boelo struck the UK on Sunday with gusts exceeding 80mph, prompting the Met Office to issue amber 'danger to life' warnings across Scotland, northern England, and Northern Ireland.
- This severe weather arrived just 24 hours after Storm Austen hit the South West on Friday, straining utility infrastructure as crews began assessing damage across multiple networks.
- National Grid and regional operators confirmed thousands of properties remain without power, while transport authorities report flight cancellations and train suspensions caused by fallen trees and flooding.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham warned on Friday that the UK faces "a winter of greater flooding," urging recognition of risks while emergency crews work to restore power safely.
- The Met Office issued a yellow warning for strong winds running from 3am on Tuesday to midnight, offering a limited window for infrastructure recovery before further severe weather impacts the region.
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