NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 23, 2026Miami-Dade
Powerful cyclone causes two deaths and widespread power outages in Latvia and Lithuania
A severe cyclone brought heavy rain and high winds to Latvia and Lithuania over the weekend, resulting in two fatalities and leaving approximately 500,000 residents without electricity.
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The storm caused significant infrastructure failure, impacting power access for half a million people and resulting in loss of life across the region.
Key Facts
- Two people died as a result of the storm.
- Approximately 500,000 people lost electricity.
- The storm impacted Latvia and Lithuania.
- The weather event was identified as a powerful cyclone.
- The storm occurred between Saturday and Sunday morning.
Who's Mentioned
other67“Wind speed in mph recorded in Riga”locationLithuania“Country affected by the storm”organizationLatvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Center“Agency providing meteorological analysis of the storm”other200,000“Number of residents without electricity in Lithuania”locationEstonia“Country affected by the storm”locationWarsaw“Location where the news report originated.”locationLatvia“Country affected by the storm”organizationAP“The news agency reporting the event.”locationPoland“Country affected by the storm”other100,000“Number of residents without electricity in Poland”personAndris Viksna“Representative from the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Center”