Storm Nils Batters Europe: 850,000 Homes Lose Power

A powerful storm named Nils has struck southwestern France with violent force. The storm brought winds of up to 150 km/h and torrential rain, causing major flooding. Rivers, including the Gironde, have overflowed. This has submerged towns and blocked roads. The storm also knocked out power to approximately 850,000 homes. Damage from high winds and coastal erosion extended into northern Italy and Spain. Trees fell, homes were damaged, and infrastructure was harmed. The storm highlights a worrying trend. Scientists link climate change to more intense and frequent severe weather events like Storm Nils.