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NewsWPLG Local 10 – EspañolAugust 23, 2026Miami-Dade

Powerful storm kills two and leaves half a million without power in Latvia and Lithuania

A severe cyclone brought heavy rain and high winds to the Baltic region over the weekend, resulting in two fatalities and widespread power outages. Approximately 500,000 residents across Latvia and Lithuania were left without electricity.

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Why It Matters

The storm caused significant infrastructure damage and loss of life, impacting power access for half a million people in the region.

Key Facts

  • Two people died as a result of the storm.
  • Approximately 500,000 people lost electricity.
  • The storm was classified as a powerful cyclone.
  • The weather event occurred between Saturday and Sunday morning.
  • The storm impacted both Latvia and Lithuania.

Who's Mentioned

other107,8 km/h“Peak wind speed recorded in Riga”locationJelgava“City in Latvia where a building collapse occurred”locationLithuania“Country affected by the storm”organizationLatvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre“Agency providing meteorological data and analysis”locationLatvia“Country affected by the storm”organizationAP“News agency reporting the event”other67 mph“Conversion of peak wind speed”locationRiga“Capital of Latvia, site of high wind speeds”personAndris Viksna“Representative of the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre”