Storms batter northern Europe, cutting power to more than 150,000 homes and disrupting road and air transport
Storms Austen and Boelo caused major disruption over the weekend across northern Europe with temporary power cuts to 150,000 homes, people in injured by falling trees and flights and ferries cancelled in several countries from Scotland to Denmark.
Northern Europe faced powerful storms on Sunday that left over 150,000 homes without power, disrupted road and air travel, and caused injuries. Winds up to 135 kilometers per hour were recorded in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Fallen trees and power cables blocked roads and rail lines. Storm Boelo, the second in a series of storms hitting the UK, brought dangerous conditions with flying debris and crashing waves.
Flood warnings were issued, and the Met Office warned of life-threatening situations. Power outages affected approximately 82,000 homes in Britain, 60,000 in France, and 10,000 in Germany. Boelo followed storm Austen, which damaged southern England on Friday. Travel disruptions were widespread, with hundreds of flights cancelled or diverted.
In the Netherlands, Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport warned of cancellations and delays due to strong winds. Belgium experienced falling trees that injured four people in Brussels. Germany reported more powerful winds up to 100 kilometers per hour on its northern coast. Denmark, Norway, and parts of Sweden faced high wind and rain, with some ferries canceled and train services suspended.
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