One Dead and 82,000 Properties Without Power as Storm Boelo Batters UK
Source reports published 25 Oct 2026, 10:00 am – 26 Oct 2026, 6:27 pm AEST
A 60-year-old man died after being struck by a falling tree in Scotland, and more than 82,000 properties lost power due to Storm Boelo. Engineers are working to restore electricity, but severe weather continues to hamper efforts.
What happened
- A 60-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by a falling tree on a minor road at Mid Kelton in Scotland on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
- Police Scotland confirmed there were no suspicious circumstances.
- Simultaneously, over 82,000 properties across the UK, including 53,000 in Scotland, were without power due to Storm Boelo.
- The Met Office reported wind speeds reaching 84mph in Argyll and Bute and 83mph in Snowdonia, with amber warnings in place for Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England.
- Network Rail reported flooding and fallen trees disrupting train services across Scotland, with speed restrictions and closures implemented.
- The Energy Networks Association (ENA) stated that approximately 90,000 properties remained without power due to the ongoing severe weather.
- Jason Kelly, the Met Office’s chief forecaster, warned of dangerous debris and waves.
- In London, scaffolding collapsed due to high winds, injuring two people.
- Major public events were cancelled, and flights were diverted.
- The ENA highlighted the challenges of restoring power due to continued strong winds.
Original reporting
- Guardian: One dead and 82,000 properties without power as Storm Boelo batters UK
2026-10-25T00:00:00+00:00 - GB News: Storm Boelo claims man's life after being struck by falling tree in Scotland
2026-10-25T16:55:05+00:00 - BBC: Storm Boelo clean-up begins as thousands left without power
2026-10-26T08:27:44.028000+00:00