Key facts
- Over 150,000 homes across northern Europe lost power due to storms.
- Hundreds of flights were canceled or diverted.
- Winds reached up to 135 kph in western Scotland.
- Two people were seriously injured in Germany by falling scaffolding.
- Four people were injured in Brussels by falling trees.
Storms Austen and Boelo battered northern Europe over the weekend, causing widespread disruption including temporary power cuts to over 150,000 homes, hundreds of flight cancellations, and disruptions to road and rail transport. Winds reached up to 135 kilometers per hour in western Scotland, leading to fallen trees and blocked lines. Power outages affected 82,000 homes in Britain, nearly 60,000 in France, and at least 10,000 in Germany. The storms also caused injuries in Belgium and Germany.