France: 250,000 Households Plunge Into Darkness As Storm 'Aurore' Snaps Power Lines

 

As many as 250,000 households in northern France plunged into the dark after the electricity supply was snapped by 'Aurore' storm, the French media reported on Thursday, citing electricity operator Enedis. The powerful autumn storm wreaked havoc in parts of western Europe has impacted nearly 14,500 households in the French city of Brittany and 28,000 in Lorraine, prompting a yellow weather warning, France Bleu broadcaster said on Wednesday.

As the wind gushes from east to west hit a speed of 175 kilometres per hour (108 miles per hour) in the city of Fecamp in the Seine-Maritime department, it caused rail and road disruptions, pushing much of the northern half of France into darkness.