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Deaths and Power Outages After Severe Storms in the Baltics

In Lithuania and Latvia, several people have died and hundreds of thousands of households have experienced power outages.

23 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Severe storms and intense rainfall have caused devastating damage in the Baltics. According to Deutschlandfunk, at least two people have died in Lithuania and Latvia. Reports on the death toll vary, with STOL.it reporting one fatality.

The storm, classified as the worst since 2005, has led to extensive disruptions. According to Kurier, about 250,000 households are without power. Fallen trees have severely damaged the power grid, plunging numerous regions into darkness.

In addition to the power outages, flooding has also been reported due to the heavy rainfall. This situation has resulted in further restrictions on the daily lives of the affected population.

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