Two men have died after being struck by falling trees as Storm Boelo brought severe weather across the UK on Sunday. A man in his 20s was killed in north London when a tree fell onto his car, while a 60-year-old man died in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, in a similar incident.

The severe weather conditions have resulted in significant power disruptions, with the Energy Networks Association (ENA) reporting that over 90,000 properties were without electricity as of 19:00 GMT on Sunday. These power cuts are impacting network engineers' ability to safely commence repairs, leading to delays for affected customers.

The Metropolitan Police confirmed they responded to Dollis Road in Finchley, north London, around 12:40 GMT following reports of a tree falling onto a moving vehicle. The driver, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Chief Inspector Guy Ellwood of the North West Command Unit expressed condolences, stating it was a "deeply tragic incident."

Earlier on Sunday, Police Scotland reported the death of a 60-year-old man in Mid Kelton, near Castle Douglas, who was also hit by a falling tree. The ENA noted that during Storm Boelo and the preceding Storm Austen, a total of 838,700 properties had experienced power cuts.

Wind gusts reached extreme levels, with peaks of 85mph recorded in Machrihanish, Argyll and Bute, and 84mph in Stornoway and Capel Curig. An amber wind warning issued by the Met Office covered Scotland and parts of northern England until 21:00 on Sunday, with a yellow warning in effect for other northern English regions, the Midlands, and North Wales.

The Met Office advised the public to remain indoors as much as possible and to avoid sheltering near buildings and trees if venturing outside. The storm's impact extended to flooding, with four flood warnings issued for parts of England and Wales and 17 in Scotland. High rainfall was recorded in the Scottish Highlands, with 130mm falling in Cluanie Inn.

Scottish government officials convened on Sunday afternoon to assess the storm's impact. A government statement indicated that while conditions might improve, the potential for adverse weather to return in the coming days remains. In Aberfeldy, Perth and Kinross, two women were hospitalized after being struck by a fallen tree.

Authorities are monitoring the situation closely, with ongoing efforts to restore power to affected properties while prioritizing safety amidst the dangerous conditions. The full extent of the damage and the timeline for complete restoration are still being assessed.