In Pics: Storm Darragh leaves tens of thousands in the dark, two dead in UK; more strong winds likely
Live MintUK is in for more strong winds following the passage of Storm Darragh. A woman holds her umbrella during a gust of wind on Westminster Bridge after Storm Darragh hit the country, in London On Saturday, Storm Darragh brought winds of up to 93mph in certain areas, leading to widespread warnings for people to stay indoors, power outages affecting tens of thousands, and train service cancellations. An arborist cuts tree blocking a road in Birkenhead, near Liverpool as storm Darragh brings winds of nearly 90 mph to the west of Wales and north-west England. A person looks on after Storm Darragh hit the country in Blackpool Energy Networks Association said 259,000 customers across England, Scotland and Wales were without power as of Saturday evening. People shelter under their umbrellas from the rain in Battersea Park after Storm Darragh hit the country in London Storm Darragh comes two weeks after Storm Bert battered much of Britain, causing "devastating" flooding in parts of Wales and knocking out power to thousands of homes in Ireland.