Fresh wind warnings bring further disruption across Scotland

Fresh wind and rain warnings are in force across parts of the UK as communities continue recovering from Storm Boelo and Storm Austen, with further disruption forecast, particularly in Scotland. The Met Office issued yellow wind warnings for Monday and Tuesday, October 26 and 27. Tuesday’s warning covers much of Scotland, and strong west to southwesterly winds could affect road, rail, air and ferry services. Gusts exceeding 70mph are possible in northern and western Scotland, including exposed coastal areas and higher ground. Heavy rain is also expected. The Energy Networks Association said 838,700 properties lost power during Storm Boelo and its predecessor, Storm Austen. At 8am on Monday, 39,000 customers remained without electricity. The Scottish Government said more than 100,000 Scottish households had lost power and about 83,000 had been reconnected, while conditions for repair crews remained challenging. Rail operators ScotRail and Network Rail said some routes would operate with speed restrictions on Tuesday because of heavy rain. The restrictions mean slower journeys, with delays and possible cancellations. CalMac’s website showed all 30 of its routes affected, with...