London: Severe weather warnings have been issued across parts of Spain, Portugal, France, the UK, and Ireland as Storm Herminia continues to bring destructive winds, torrential rain, and massive waves to the region.
In Spain, where the storm was officially named on Friday, hurricane-force gusts have been recorded. The harsh conditions have already resulted in a fatal road accident in Ourense, with reports stating that over 13,000 residents in Galicia were left without electricity on Monday.
In France, eight departments are under orange weather alerts, while the Ille-et-Vilaine department has been placed under the highest red warning. The capital of the region, Rennes, is experiencing its worst flooding in four decades.
Local authorities have warned that the situation is expected to worsen in the coming days. Families have been forced to evacuate as water levels continue to rise, leaving residents and businesses scrambling to protect their belongings.
According to local residents, the desperate measures being taken: "We’re raising the roof again and stacking more breeze blocks to save the furniture. The water keeps rising."
In the UK, yellow weather warnings remain in effect for Devon and Cornwall, where over 1,000 homes are still without power.
The storm's impact continues to disrupt daily life, with emergency services working tirelessly to mitigate the damage.
Authorities across Europe are urging residents to stay vigilant as Storm Herminia’s onslaught shows no signs of relenting.
