Storm leaves three dead and thousands without power in France and Spain
Three people have died and thousands are without electricity after a powerful storm hit France and Spain. The storm, named Nils, caused widespread damage, including uprooted trees, flooded roads, and disrupted travel. French and Spanish officials reported fatalities and injuries linked to the severe weather. Many residents described the storm as unusually intense and frightening.
What we know
- Three people died in weather-related incidents, including a warehouse roof collapse in Spain and two separate accidents in France.
- The storm caused major disruptions, cancelling flights, trains, and ferries, and creating chaos on roads in southern France, northern Spain, and Portugal.
- France’s electricity distributor mobilised around 3,000 workers to restore power, with about half of the 900,000 affected customers reconnected by early morning.
- Flooding and waterlogged fields complicated repair efforts, according to Enedis crisis director Herve Champenois.
- Residents in affected areas described the storm as the most intense they had ever experienced, with significant damage and ongoing alerts for flooding.
