Brief by Short91 Newsdesk / 09:10am on 04 Nov 2023,Saturday International
Storm Ciaran wreaked havoc across Western Europe, claiming 16 lives and causing widespread destruction. Six fatalities occurred in Italy, three in Portugal, one in France, and two in Belgium. Falling trees, gale-force winds, and heavy rainfall led to tragic incidents, including a yacht accident off Portugal's coast. The storm disrupted travel, leaving over 200,000 households without power in France. Several flights were canceled, and ferry services faced delays. Experts underline the increasing link between climate change and intensified winter storms, emphasizing the need for climate action to mitigate such events.
