Travel mayhem and power cuts in storm-tossed northern EuropeListen to this articleLondon escaped the brunt of this week’s storms, although dozens of flight cancellations affected thousands of passengers. (Photo: AFP)CHERBOURG, France - Gale-force winds and storms barrelled through northern Europe on Friday, disrupting air and rail travel and cutting power to hundreds of thousands in freezing temperatures. In France, Goretti cut power to some 380,000 homes, most of them in the northern Normandy region, the Enedis power provider said. It also issued an amber snow warning in Wales, central England and parts of northern England, predicting snow of up to 30 centimetres in some areas. Schools outSchools remained shut in parts of northern France, where weather alerts have been issued in 30 other regions.

Source: Bangkok Post January 09, 2026 16:41 UTC