Storm Boelo unleashed 80mph gusts, causing at least two deaths, widespread power outages affecting thousands of properties, and travel disruption across Scotland.

Two men died after trees fell during the weekend storms, one in Finchley, London, and another in Dumfries and Galloway, with condolences offered by Scotland’s First Minister.

Following two storms in three days, deaths and large-scale travel and power disruptions persisted, with schools closed and major train providers warning of continued disruption.

By Tuesday, rain and winds were expected to ease in parts of the UK, as high pressure was anticipated to bring drier conditions later in the week.

Authorities urged the public to monitor forecasts and follow guidance from Met Office, Sepa, and police, with the Scottish Government’s Resilience Room reviewing the ongoing situation.

The Scottish Government’s Resilience Room met to assess the threat of further high winds, rain, and coastal flooding, stressing adherence to weather advisories.

Officials urged continued vigilance and compliance with Met Office, Sepa, and police guidance, while resilience planning meetings were held.

Power restoration efforts continued, with around 25,000 customers still without power and more than 300 homes unpowered as of 9pm, expected to be reconnected by early Tuesday.

Overall, more than 110,000 customers had been reconnected since the storms began, with over 500 engineers working to restore supplies.

Across the UK, the Energy Networks Association reported nearly 830,000 customers reconnected after Austen and Boelo, with about 7,800 still without power.

Rail and road services faced continued disruption, with ScotRail delaying services and speed restrictions on routes, while Network Rail warned services would resume gradually with precautions.

Thousands of properties remained without power, train operators warned of ongoing disruption on Tuesday, and some routes would operate under speed restrictions.