Thousands of households in France and England without power due to storm Austen

Storm Austen has caused significant disruptions in France and England, with wind gusts reaching up to 160 km/h in Brittany. Over 161,000 households in French coastal regions lost power, and ferry services between France and England were canceled. The storm has also led to fatalities in southern France and Spain. In the UK, the Met Office issued an orange warning for Cornwall and Devon, with over 13,500 homes without electricity. Authorities are warning of further disruptions due to fallen trees and debris. Belgium is also affected, with an orange warning in the west. The storm is expected to move into the Netherlands, bringing heavy rain and wind gusts of 75 to 90 km/h.