Storm Austen

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Emergency services operate near a flooded street in Saintes, as severe flooding hits western France due to Storm Pedro, on 18 February 2026

October 23, 2026/BY Maya Bennett

Storm Austen hits northwestern France: 161,000 homes lose power

The first major autumn storm is sweeping across northwestern France. Named Austen by UK forecasters, it brings violent gusts, disrupts transport and causes power cuts.

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