The death toll from Storm Ciaran, which has led to heavy rains and record winds across Western Europe, rose to at least 16, on Friday (Nov 3). Meanwhile, large areas of Tuscany, Italy were also hit by flooding, prompting officials to declare a state of emergency after weather specialists reported record rainfall.&nbsp;

<h2>Heavy flooding kills six in Tuscany&nbsp;</h2>

At least six people have been killed in the central Tuscany region, said the Italian officials, on Friday after heavy winds and rain hit central Italy. The extreme conditions were directly linked to Storm Ciaran.&nbsp;

In Tuscany, cars were seen swept away after River Bisenzio flooded and people climbed on roofs to escape the deluge, reported BBC.&nbsp;

Rescue services in Italy also received dozens of calls about incidents across the region to help motorists stranded in flooded tunnels or hemmed in due to fallen trees amid strong winds.&nbsp;

Tuscany Governor Eugenio Giani described the heavy rain as “unprecedented” and following a meeting with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni declared a state of emergency for the worst-hit areas of the region.&nbsp;

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Among those dead was an 85-year-old man found drowned on the ground floor of his house in Montemurlo, northwest of Florence. “What happened tonight in Tuscany has a name: climate change,” said Giani in a post on X.&nbsp;

Around 190 people have been forced to evacuate their homes in the historic city of Florence, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

In Campi Bisenzio, ground floor properties were damaged, parked cars were half-submerged and rescue officials navigated flooded streets with rubber boats.&nbsp;

Florence Mayor Dario Nardella described the situation as “critical” as the level of the Arno River continued to rise. In the Italian city, a man and his wife were found dead after their car overturned in Vinci, to the west of Florence.&nbsp;

The Italian PM has announced an initial state aid package of around $5.4 million for the region.&nbsp;

<h2>What happened in other European cities?</h2>

At least three people were also reported killed off the coast of Portugal on Friday after a Danish-flagged sailboat capsized off a beach at Santa Cruz north of Lisbon, a navy spokesman told AFP.&nbsp;

In the Belgian city of Ghent, a five-year-old Ukrainian boy and a 64-year-old woman were killed due to falling branches, on Thursday. In France, a truck driver was killed when a tree fell on him, and local officials also reported a second death in the city of Le Havre.&nbsp;

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Falling trees also caused the death of a woman in the Spanish capital Madrid and another in the south of the Netherlands.&nbsp;

As of Friday morning, more than 500,00 French homes remained without electricity, said government spokesman Olivier Veran.&nbsp;

The French national weather service, Meteo-France took to X and said that the wind gusts in Brittany were “exceptional” and “many absolute records have been broken.”&nbsp;

Air, rail and ferry services continued to witness cancellations and long delays across several European countries, according to AFP.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The death toll from Storm Ciaran, which has led to heavy rains and record winds across Western Europe, rose to at least 16, on Friday (Nov 3). Meanwhile, large areas of Tuscany, Italy were also hit by flooding, prompting officials to declare a state of emergency after weather specialists reported record rainfall.

The death toll from Storm Ciaran, which has led to heavy rains and record winds across Western Europe, rose to at least 16, on Friday (Nov 3). Meanwhile, large areas of Tuscany, Italy were also hit by flooding, prompting officials to declare a state of emergency after weather specialists reported record rainfall. Heavy flooding kills six in Tuscany At least six people have been killed in the central Tuscany region, said the Italian officials, on Friday after heavy winds and rain hit central Italy. The extreme conditions were directly linked to Storm Ciaran. In Tuscany, cars were seen swept away after River Bisenzio flooded and people climbed on roofs to escape the deluge, reported BBC. Rescue services in Italy also received dozens of calls about incidents across the region to help motorists stranded in flooded tunnels or hemmed in due to fallen trees amid strong winds. Tuscany Governor Eugenio Giani described the heavy rain as “unprecedented” and following a meeting with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni declared a state of emergency for the worst-hit areas of the region. ALSO READ | Storm Ciaran: At least seven people killed across Europe amid torrential rains and record winds Among those dead was an 85-year-old man found drowned on the ground floor of his house in Montemurlo, northwest of Florence. “What happened tonight in Tuscany has a name: climate change,” said Giani in a post on X. Around 190 people have been forced to evacuate their homes in the historic city of Florence, reported Reuters. In Campi Bisenzio, ground floor properties were damaged, parked cars were half-submerged and rescue officials navigated flooded streets with rubber boats. Florence Mayor Dario Nardella described the situation as “critical” as the level of the Arno River continued to rise. In the Italian city, a man and his wife were found dead after their car overturned in Vinci, to the west of Florence. The Italian PM has announced an initial state aid package of around $5.4 million for the region. What happened in other European cities? At least three people were also reported killed off the coast of Portugal on Friday after a Danish-flagged sailboat capsized off a beach at Santa Cruz north of Lisbon, a navy spokesman told AFP. In the Belgian city of Ghent, a five-year-old Ukrainian boy and a 64-year-old woman were killed due to falling branches, on Thursday. In France, a truck driver was killed when a tree fell on him, and local officials also reported a second death in the city of Le Havre. ALSO READ | Tropical Storm Pilar: At least four killed after storm dumps heavy rains on Central America Falling trees also caused the death of a woman in the Spanish capital Madrid and another in the south of the Netherlands. As of Friday morning, more than 500,00 French homes remained without electricity, said government spokesman Olivier Veran. The French national weather service, Meteo-France took to X and said that the wind gusts in Brittany were “exceptional” and “many absolute records have been broken.” Air, rail and ferry services continued to witness cancellations and long delays across several European countries, according to AFP. (With inputs from agencies)

Storm Ciaran: Death toll rises to 16 after heavy rain and record winds batter Western Europe

At least seven people have been killed after Storm Ciaran smashed into western Europe on Thursday (Nov 2) bringing record winds of 200 kilometres per hour, floods, and blackouts which have prompted the closure of schools, airports and train services. Parts of Europe including countries like Britain, France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain are among those affected.&nbsp;

<h2>Deaths reported across Europe</h2>

In the Belgian city of Ghent, a five-year-old child was killed due to falling branches while playing outside.&nbsp;

In the same city, a falling branch also claimed the life of a 64-year-old German woman walking in the city’s Citadel Park with her husband; her daughter was reported to be seriously injured. According to the prosecutor’s office, the woman was visiting the country.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in France, a truck driver was killed when a tree fell on him, and local officials also reported a second death in the city of Le Havre.&nbsp;

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A report by Reuters citing local emergency services and police said falling trees also caused the death of a woman in the Spanish capital Madrid and another in the south of the Netherlands.&nbsp;

<h2>‘Record winds’ and disruptions across Europe</h2>

“The wind gusts are exceptional in Brittany and many absolute records have been broken,” said Meteo-France, the French national weather service, in a post on X.&nbsp;

The gusts as high as 207 km/h were recorded at Pointe du Raz while the port city of Brest saw winds hit 156 km/h, said the local officials.&nbsp;

Authorities in Finistere and Brittany have urged people to stay at home and avoid winds. Around 1.2 million French homes lost electricity overnight after the storm lashed the northwest coast, and most remained without power on Thursday.&nbsp;

In France, in addition to the death of the truck driver, 15 people, including seven firefighters, had been injured, said Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, adding that one person was seriously injured in the northern French town of Roubaix.&nbsp;

Around 1,300 people were evacuated from the Finistere city of Brest after a crane fell and relocated to campsites or shelters.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, hundreds of schools across southern England were closed after large waves powered by winds of 135 km/hour crashed along the coastline. The Channel Islands were among the worst-hit areas by the storm.&nbsp;

According to British media reports, windows had been blown in and one roof ripped off a house in Jersey forcing people to evacuate to hotels overnight.&nbsp;

More than 200 flights were cancelled at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. International trains from the Dutch capital to Paris were also cancelled.&nbsp;

According to airport operator AENA, 42 flights in Spain were cancelled, reported Reuters.&nbsp;

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Spain’s state-run weather agency AEMET issued red alerts on Thursday for the northern regions of Galicia and Cantabria, where waves as high as nine metres were expected.&nbsp;

Air, rail and ferry services saw cancellations and long delays across several European countries, according to AFP.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

At least seven people have been killed after Storm Ciaran smashed into western Europe on Thursday (Nov 2) bringing record winds of 200 kilometres per hour, floods, and blackouts which have prompted the closure of schools, airports and train services.

At least seven people have been killed after Storm Ciaran smashed into western Europe on Thursday (Nov 2) bringing record winds of 200 kilometres per hour, floods, and blackouts which have prompted the closure of schools, airports and train services. Parts of Europe including countries like Britain, France, the Netherlands, Germany, and Spain are among those affected. Deaths reported across Europe In the Belgian city of Ghent, a five-year-old child was killed due to falling branches while playing outside. In the same city, a falling branch also claimed the life of a 64-year-old German woman walking in the city’s Citadel Park with her husband; her daughter was reported to be seriously injured. According to the prosecutor’s office, the woman was visiting the country. Meanwhile, in France, a truck driver was killed when a tree fell on him, and local officials also reported a second death in the city of Le Havre. ALSO WATCH | Gravitas: Storm Ciaran lashes Europe with fierce winds & heavy rain A report by Reuters citing local emergency services and police said falling trees also caused the death of a woman in the Spanish capital Madrid and another in the south of the Netherlands. ‘Record winds’ and disruptions across Europe “The wind gusts are exceptional in Brittany and many absolute records have been broken,” said Meteo-France, the French national weather service, in a post on X. The gusts as high as 207 km/h were recorded at Pointe du Raz while the port city of Brest saw winds hit 156 km/h, said the local officials. Authorities in Finistere and Brittany have urged people to stay at home and avoid winds. Around 1.2 million French homes lost electricity overnight after the storm lashed the northwest coast, and most remained without power on Thursday. In France, in addition to the death of the truck driver, 15 people, including seven firefighters, had been injured, said Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin, adding that one person was seriously injured in the northern French town of Roubaix. Around 1,300 people were evacuated from the Finistere city of Brest after a crane fell and relocated to campsites or shelters. ALSO READ | Tropical Storm Pilar: At least four killed after storm dumps heavy rains on Central America Meanwhile, hundreds of schools across southern England were closed after large waves powered by winds of 135 km/hour crashed along the coastline. The Channel Islands were among the worst-hit areas by the storm. According to British media reports, windows had been blown in and one roof ripped off a house in Jersey forcing people to evacuate to hotels overnight. More than 200 flights were cancelled at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport. International trains from the Dutch capital to Paris were also cancelled. According to airport operator AENA, 42 flights in Spain were cancelled, reported Reuters. ALSO READ | Tropical Storm Hilary pounds California after barreling through Mexico Spain’s state-run weather agency AEMET issued red alerts on Thursday for the northern regions of Galicia and Cantabria, where waves as high as nine metres were expected. Air, rail and ferry services saw cancellations and long delays across several European countries, according to AFP. (With inputs from agencies)

Storm Ciaran: At least seven people killed across Europe amid torrential rains and record winds

The flooded streets battered homes and severed communication lines storm Ciaran is smashed into Northwestern Europe. Unleashing some strong winds and heavy rains the storm was driven by the powerful jet stream that swept in from the Atlantic it had already caused heavy flooding in Northern Ireland and parts of Britain. Now Ciaran hit northern and western France uprooting trees and also blowing out windows.

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Reports: Storm Ciaran kills two in Belgium

Storm Ciaran has smashed into northwestern Europe, unleashing strong winds and heavy rain. The storm hit Northern And Western France, uprooting trees and blowing out windows. At least one death in Paris was confirmed. 1.2 million French households were left without electricity, and schools, airports, and rail and ferry services were closed.

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Storm Ciaran: Death toll rises to 16 after heavy rain and record winds batter Western Europe

Storm Ciaran: At least seven people killed across Europe amid torrential rains and record winds

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