8 December 2024
Storm Darragh brought high winds and severe weather to Britain's west coast on Saturday (Dec. 7). On Blackpool's famous waterfront, wind-carried sand swept along the promenade past Blackpool Tower. The UK Met office said in Wales gusts of 93mph were recorded overnight at Capel Curig and 92mph Aberdaron and warned of continuing strong winds, heavy rain and some hill snow throughout the day as Darragh moves across the Britain. The Energy Networks Association said thousands of homes were still without power as they work to restore services and the British broadcaster BBC reported one van driver killed by a fallen tree during the storm. A rare red weather warning has been issued for land swathes of the UK, and many residents received government SMS warnings urging caution when travelling. #storm #darragh #uk #news18live #news18
