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Storm Gerret Disrupts Northern Europe: Power Outages, Flight Cancellations, and Train Delays

Published January 9, 2026, 17:14
Storm Gerret Disrupts Northern Europe: Power Outages, Flight Cancellations, and Train Delays

Storm Gerret swept across Northern Europe, causing widespread disruption. Thousands of households were left without power in France and the UK, while flights were canceled and train schedules were interrupted. In Germany, Deutsche Bahn suspended long-distance train services due to the extreme weather conditions. Powerful winds battered the English Channel region, forcing SNCF to suspend services between Paris and Normandy. Two reactors at a French nuclear power plant were taken offline due to a problem with a high-voltage line. The storm also impacted the automotive industry, with Volkswagen factories closing.