Watch: Trees ripped up as Storm Austen batters Britain
Storm Austen has caused significant disruption across Britain, including fallen trees, travel delays, and the partial collapse of Brighton's West Pier. Further severe weather is expected as Storm Boelo approaches, with amber warnings issued for parts of Scotland, northern England, and Northern Ireland.
Why it matters
Extreme weather events are increasingly impacting infrastructure and public safety, necessitating better preparedness for seasonal storm patterns.
The first named storm of the season brought gusts of up to 84mph (135km/h) to Jersey, while in southern England the wild weather disrupted travel with fallen trees blocking railway lines and roads.
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