Storm Herminia Brings Floods, Power Outages, and Evacuations to Western Europe

Severe weather disrupts lives in France, Ireland, and the UK, with strong winds, heavy rainfall, and widespread damage reported.

Storm Herminia has caused significant flooding in western France, particularly in Brittany, where rivers have exceeded levels not seen since 1981, prompting evacuations in Rennes.
Over 350,000 homes remain without power in Ireland and the UK following the earlier storm Eowyn, with recovery efforts hampered by ongoing severe weather conditions.
Météo France has issued orange weather alerts for 11 French departments, warning of risks including floods, high winds exceeding 150 km/h, and coastal submersion in affected areas.
Transportation disruptions continue, with train services suspended in parts of France and ferry crossings canceled due to hazardous conditions and strong waves reaching up to 12 meters in some coastal regions.
Authorities in France and the UK are closely monitoring the situation as additional rainfall and strong winds are forecast to persist, exacerbating already saturated soils and swollen rivers.