# Storm causes power outages and transport disruption in France and Britain

https://mins.news/en/item/112783

- Reuters, 2026-10-23 13:35 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/storm-causes-power-outages-traffic-disruptions-france-britain-2026-10-23/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6adb6287de7d36000197d93d

> Storm Austen brought strong winds and rain on Friday, cutting power to nearly 300,000 French homes and disrupting rail and air services. About 12,000 homes in Britain also lost electricity.

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