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Storm Ciaran lashes Europe with strong winds and rain

Last updated on - Nov 3, 2023, 16:19 IST

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Storm Ciaran ravages western Europe

Storm Ciaran lashed western Europe, killing six people and necessitating the closure of schools, airports and train services, according to Reuters. (Photo Credit - Reuters)

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Channel Islands hit hardest by storm in Britain

The Channel Islands bore the brunt of the storm's impact in Britain, as reported by the BBC. Windows were shattered, and a house's roof was torn off in Jersey, necessitating the relocation of affected families to nearby hotels. (Photo Credit - Reuters)

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Storm Ciaran sparks flooding in Northern Ireland and across Britain

Storm Ciaran, arriving shortly after Storm Babet two weeks ago, was propelled by a robust Atlantic jet stream, resulting in heavy rainfall and strong winds. These extreme weather conditions have already led to significant flooding in Northern Ireland and various regions of Britain. (Photo Credit - Reuters)

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Fatal incidents in France

Authorities reported a tragic incident in France where a tree fell on a truck driver, resulting in his fatality. Additionally, a second death was reported in Le Havre. (Photo Credit - Reuters)

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1.2 million households without power

France experienced a power outage affecting 1.2 million households. Authorities in Finistere, Brittany, advised residents to remain indoors and steer clear of the powerful winds reaching 207 kph (129 mph), which led to reports of 20-meter (66-foot) waves along the coast. (Photo Credit - Reuters)

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Storm Ciaran causes serious injuries in France

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin informed the press that, in addition to the truck driver's fatality, 15 individuals, including seven firefighters, had sustained injuries. He also noted that one person in the northern French town of Roubaix had suffered serious injuries. (Photo Credit - Reuters)

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1,300 affected after crane collapse in Brest, Finistere

Approximately 1,300 individuals were moved to campgrounds or shelters, and multiple residences in the city of Brest, Finistere, were evacuated due to a crane collapse. (Photo Credit - Reuters)

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Fatalities caused by falling trees in Madrid, Southern Netherlands

Local emergency services and police confirmed that falling trees caused the death of a woman in the Spanish capital, Madrid, and another in the southern region of the Netherlands. (Photo Credit - Reuters)

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Two dead in Belgium

The prosecutor's office in Ghent, Belgium said that two people lost their lives due to falling branches. The victims included a five-year-old child and a 64-year-old German woman who was visiting the country. (Photo Credit - Reuters)

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Storm Ciaran lashes Europe with strong winds and rain

Storm Ciaran ravages western Europe​

Channel Islands hit hardest by storm in Britain​

​Storm Ciaran sparks flooding in Northern Ireland and across Britain​

Fatal incidents in France​