Storm Floriane Leaves Thousands Without Power as France Faces New Weather Warnings

40,000 homes experienced power outages, while northern regions brace for snow and ice alerts following the storm's impact.

Storm Floriane brought winds exceeding 100 km/h across northern France, causing widespread disruption and power outages for 40,000 households.
The Île-de-France, Grand Est, and Centre-Val de Loire regions were among the most affected, with thousands of homes still awaiting electricity restoration as of Monday evening.
Enedis deployed technical teams over the weekend to address outages, with most homes expected to regain power by Tuesday morning.
Météo-France issued orange-level snow and ice warnings for four northern departments, including Seine-Maritime and Pas-de-Calais, with 5-10 cm of snow expected Wednesday afternoon.
The SNCF implemented precautionary train service adjustments, including delays, cancellations, and speed reductions, to mitigate risks from fallen trees and electrical damage.