Deaths and thousands of homes without power after Storm Boelo in the United Kingdom

A young man died in London when a falling tree struck his car, while a man in his sixties also lost his life due to a fallen tree elsewhere in the UK. Two women were injured by another tree and taken to the hospital. Over 161,400 households experienced power outages as severe weather hindered repair efforts. Authorities issued flood warnings as some areas received 130mm of rain, causing significant flooding. Storm Boelo disrupted travel, leading to flight cancellations and train service interruptions. Wind gusts reached 137 km/h, prompting orange alerts in Scotland and parts of northern England, while yellow alerts were issued elsewhere. The Met Office advised staying indoors and avoiding trees.