Storm Prisca kills two, cuts power to 550,000 homes across Baltics
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Storm Prisca swept across Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland and Belarus on August 22-23, killing two people and cutting power to more than 550,000 households. Wind gusts exceeded 30 meters per second, toppling trees and damaging buildings. Latvia reported 14 people sought medical care, while Riga Airport warned of possible flight delays.
Key Facts
- Storm Priska hit Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Poland and Belarus on August 22-23 with wind gusts over 30 m/s.
- Two people died: one in northeastern Lithuania from a falling tree, one in Jelgava, Latvia, under building debris.
- More than 250,000 households lost power in Latvia, over 150,000 in Lithuania, and nearly 3,500 in Estonia.
- In Poland, over 145,000 households were without electricity, and in Belarus outages affected more than 650 settlements.
- Latvia reported 14 people sought medical care, with serious injuries mainly from falling trees and branches.
Casualties and Injuries
One person died in northeastern Lithuania when a tree fell on them. A second person died under the debris of a building in Jelgava, Latvia. In Latvia, 14 people sought medical care, with doctors reporting serious injuries. Most injuries were caused by falling trees and branches, including on cars. Some people were trapped inside vehicles after trees fell on them.
Power and Infrastructure Damage
The storm caused widespread power outages across the region. In Latvia, more than 250,000 households lost electricity, and in Lithuania over 150,000. Estonia reported nearly 3,500 households without power. In Poland, over 145,000 households were without electricity, and in Belarus outages affected more than 650 settlements. Many mobile operator customers in Latvia experienced communication problems.
Transport and Flooding
Heavy rains caused flooding in several regions, disrupting road traffic, rail services, and maritime transport. Riga Airport warned of possible flight delays due to the storm. A moderate wind warning remained in effect in the region during the day on August 23.
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Storm Prisca kills two, cuts power to 550,000 homes across Baltics
