Man killed and over 160,000 without power as Storm Boelo hits UK

A 60-year-old man died after being hit by a falling tree near Castle Douglas in Dumfries and Galloway, southern Scotland, on Sunday morning. Police Scotland stated that the man was pronounced dead at the scene at around 10:30 GMT. BBC News and LBC both reported on the fatal incident as Storm Boelo brought high winds and rain across the region. [1][8]

The Energy Networks Association stated that 161,400 properties were left without power as of 15:00 GMT on Sunday, according to BBC News. The organization added that dangerous weather conditions have caused delays by limiting the ability of network engineers to start repairs safely. Earlier reporting from the Guardian noted 82,000 properties without electricity, while Sky News and the Telegraph reported tens of thousands affected. [1][2][3][5]

An amber weather warning remained in place through Sunday evening, BBC News reported. The storm also caused flooding, severe travel disruptions, cancelled events, and flight issues, according to reports from the BBC, the Guardian, and Sky News. Wind speeds in Wales reached up to 84 mph during the storm, the BBC reported. [1][4][5]

Storm Boelo is part of the 2026 to 2027 European windstorm season. As FTMQ News reported earlier, Storm Boelo hit northern Europe shortly after Storm Austen, causing widespread power outages and travel disruptions across multiple countries. [1][10][11]