What damage did Storm Nils cause in France?

Storm Nils caused one fatality and left over 900,000 homes without electricity due to 100mph winds and heavy flooding.

How many homes are without power in France due to Storm Nils?

As of Thursday morning, 900,000 homes across France were without electricity following Storm Nils.

What disruptions occurred in France because of Storm Nils?

Storm Nils led to school closures, cancelled trains, traffic restrictions, and widespread power outages across several French departments.

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France Reels as Storm Nils Claims Life, Cuts Power

12 Feb

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Summary

Storm Nils caused one fatality and left nearly a million people without electricity.
Heavy flooding submerged streets, requiring rescues from partially submerged vehicles.
Schools and trains were cancelled, with traffic restrictions implemented due to high winds.

France Reels as Storm Nils Claims Life, Cuts Power

Storm Nils struck France on Wednesday, bringing destructive 100mph winds and heavy flooding that has left one man dead and plunged over 900,000 homes into darkness.

One fatality occurred when a tree branch fell on a truck in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, while another person was seriously injured by a falling tree in Tarn-et-Garonne. Firefighters rescued a woman from her vehicle after she attempted to cross a flooded road in Haute-Garonne.