Storm Boelo has left around 25,000 customers without power across the UK and forced at least 19 schools to close, as strong winds and heavy rain continue to affect parts of the country early this week.
The severe weather claimed two lives on Sunday. A man in his 20s died after a tree struck his vehicle in north London, while a 60-year-old man was killed by a falling tree in Mid Kelton, Dumfries and Galloway.
Power restoration efforts
By Monday morning, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) reported that about 25,000 customers were still experiencing power outages, although electricity had already been restored to roughly 70,000 properties affected by the storm.
An SSEN spokesperson said: "We've now restored power to two-thirds of customers impacted by Storm Boelo, and our focus today is firmly on reconnecting those who remain without supply."
"Our teams have been out from first light, assessing damage, carrying out repairs and working through faults as quickly and safely as conditions allow. We know how difficult it is to be without power and we're doing everything we can to restore supplies to the remaining 25,000 customers."
Schools closed across Scotland
Disruption to travel has continued on Monday, and some schools in Scotland have been shut either due to lack of power, heating, water or damage. In Aberdeenshire, several primary schools were unable to open on Monday because of ongoing power cuts, while Ellon Academy remained closed after sustaining damage during the storm.
Elsewhere, a number of primary schools across the Highlands were also forced to shut as the severe weather continued to affect communities.
Another yellow warning for wind has been issued by the Met Office, covering much of Scotland, as well as parts of northern England and Northern Ireland from 3pm to 11.59pm on Tuesday. Storm Boelo is the second major weather system to affect parts of the UK in recent days, arriving shortly after Storm Austen caused widespread disruption across the country.
