Breaking News: Storm Amy Brings Catastrophic Rain and Gales to UK
Storm Amy has brought catastrophic rain and gales to large parts of the UK, causing widespread disruption and damage.
A man in his 40s died in a weather-related incident on Friday in the Republic of Ireland. In Scotland, thousands are still without power after Storm Amy swept through the country overnight, with almost 50,000 homes affected across Scotland and Northern Ireland. A gust of 96mph was recorded in the Inner Hebrides.
Transport has been severely impacted, with widespread cancellations on the rail and ferry network. Hundreds of schools closed early as a precaution due to strong winds. In Wales, 85mph winds caused hundreds without power.
Storm Amy is continuing to bring heavy rain and strong winds to large parts of the UK, with an amber wind warning still in place for parts of northern Scotland. A lower level yellow warning for winds has been issued for the rest of the UK until Saturday evening.
The storm's impact has been described as "catastrophic" by emergency services, with a derelict building collapsing in Glasgow and crushing a car.
This is a developing story, with updates to follow as more information becomes available.
*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*
