Oct 25, 2026Nature112 words1 min read

Storm Boelo Cuts Power to Thousands in Northern Ireland

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A big storm called Boelo has hit Northern Ireland. Thousands of homes have no electricity.

The storm is strong in County Antrim and County Londonderry. There is an amber warning for these areas.

An amber warning means the weather can be dangerous. People must be careful.

The warning is active until 10:00 GMT on Sunday. After that time, the weather should get better.

Storms like Boelo bring strong wind and rain. Wind can break power lines. This stops electricity in homes.

Workers are trying to fix the electricity. They want to help people quickly.

People in the warning area should stay safe. They should listen to local news for more information.

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1. What is the name of the storm?

2. What happened to many homes?

3. True or False: The warning ends on Sunday.

1. Boelo 2. They lost electricity 3. True

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A big _____ called Boelo has hit Northern Ireland. Thousands of homes have no _____.

The storm is strong in County Antrim and County _____. There is an _____ _____ for these areas.

An amber warning means the weather can be _____. People must be careful.

The warning is active until 10:00 GMT on _____. After that time, the weather should get better.

Storms like Boelo bring strong wind and rain. Wind can break power lines. This stops _____ in homes.

Workers are trying to fix the electricity. They want to help people _____.

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