David
02-28-2010, 09:39 PM
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Storm Xynthia kill 51
Storm Xynthia kill 51
Xynthia is a European windstorm, which crossed Western Europe on 26-28 February. More than 45 people were killed in France, where it was described by the civil defense as the most violent since Lothar in 1999. A further three people were killed in Spain and another in Portugal. The storm also caused power cuts and damage from winds.
One million homes were left without power in west France. In the Hautes-Pyrenees, falling tress damaged vehicles and the roofs of houses and barns were blown away, as well as falling rocks on the road. La Faute-sur-Mer, L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer and La Tranche-sur-Mer were flooded with water levels reaching up to 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in).
Storm Xynthia kill 51
Storm Xynthia kill 51
Xynthia is a European windstorm, which crossed Western Europe on 26-28 February. More than 45 people were killed in France, where it was described by the civil defense as the most violent since Lothar in 1999. A further three people were killed in Spain and another in Portugal. The storm also caused power cuts and damage from winds.
One million homes were left without power in west France. In the Hautes-Pyrenees, falling tress damaged vehicles and the roofs of houses and barns were blown away, as well as falling rocks on the road. La Faute-sur-Mer, L'Aiguillon-sur-Mer and La Tranche-sur-Mer were flooded with water levels reaching up to 1.5 metres (4 ft 11 in).