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Powerful storm hits Baltic countries, killing 2 and leaving hundreds of thousands without power
Summary by The Odessa Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: CLAUDIA CIOBANU, Associated Press , as published by Yourbasin / Big 2 KMID + Fox 24 KPEJ (Nexstar)
· August 23, 2026
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Key points The cyclone's impact was severe, with the region experiencing powerful winds and heavy rain. A powerful cyclone brought rain and strong winds to the region, resulting in two deaths.
A powerful cyclone brought rain and strong winds to the region, resulting in two deaths. Hundreds of thousands of people were left without electricity, with around half a million affected across Latvia and Lithuania. The storm hit on Saturday and continued into Sunday morning, causing significant disruption.
The cyclone's impact was severe, with the region experiencing powerful winds and heavy rain. Further details about the storm's effects are available from the source.
The severity of the storm has been noted, with comparisons made to previous storms in the region, but full information can be found through the original report.
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Published: August 23, 2026 ·
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