Over the weekend, Britain and Ireland were severely impacted by Storm Darragh, which brought dangerous conditions including winds of up to 93 miles per hour and heavy rain. The storm resulted in a tragic fatality when a man in his 40s was killed by a falling tree while driving in northwest England. The severity of the situation prompted officials to issue a rare emergency alert to millions, urging them to stay indoors for safety.
The Met Office had previously issued a red weather warning, indicating the storm's extreme severity, which led to extensive power outages affecting hundreds of thousands of residents in both the U.K. and Ireland. In some areas, such as Northern Ireland and western England, the storm's impact was particularly harsh, leaving many homes without power overnight and causing major disruptions including road closures and suspended train services.
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