Hundreds still without power after deadly Storm Boelo hits Scotland

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 29 Oct, 16:56 · Archive

Hundreds of Scottish homes remain without power days after Storm Boelo brought 84mph winds and heavy rain, killing one man.

Storm Boelo battered Scotland over the weekend, causing significant damage and disruption. The storm brought winds of up to 84mph and a third of a month's rain to parts of the country. At least one person died when Richard Baines, aged 60, was struck by a falling tree in Dumfries and Galloway on Sunday. Two women were also taken to hospital after being hit by a falling tree in Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross.

Hundreds of homes suffered power cuts in the aftermath. More than 30,000 homes across Scotland experienced power outages on Sunday. By Wednesday, more than 600 homes were still without power according to Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN). The company said more than 110,000 customers had been reconnected since the storm began, with over 500 engineers working to restore supplies. SSEN hoped to reconnect most remaining homes by the end of Wednesday, though some may remain off overnight. SP Energy Networks said all customers affected on its network were restored by Monday.

The storm also caused infrastructure damage beyond the power network. Renfrew Bridge across the River Clyde closed for several months after water damage to its electrical systems. A tidal surge reached 6.7 metres at Renfrew on Saturday night, the highest since digital records began in 1998 and more than twice the forecasted level. Broadford Hospital on the Isle of Skye was forced to partially close after sustaining water damage, with NHS Highland deploying contingency plans to maintain services using alternative areas of the building.

How it is being reported

• Renfrew Bridge closes to road traffic for number of months because of Storm Boelo damageRenfrewshire Council apologises to public as it announces repairs will take place at plant room.Daily Record · 29 Oct, 15:33
• Scottish hospital forced to partially close due to Storm Boelo damageA HOSPITAL on the Isle of Skye has been forced to partially close after Storm Boelo caused damage to the building ...The National · 29 Oct, 14:22
• Major Scottish bridge to shut for months after Storm Boelo damageRenfrew Bridge will close for several months after Storm Boelo caused extensive damage to electrical systems needed to operate the new crossingThe National · 29 Oct, 10:31
• Hundreds of homes in Scotland still without power after deadly Storm BoeloHundreds of homes across Scotland are still without power on Wednesday following damage from Storm Boelo.Daily Record · 28 Oct, 19:38

In this story: Scotland · Dumfries and Galloway · Perth and Kinross · Southern Electricity Networks · Renfrew Bridge · River Clyde · Broadford Hospital · NHS Highland

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