The areas of Germany and Belgium have been put on high alert for heavy rain and high winds. Regions on Western coast of France like Charente- Mritime and Vendee are drastically affected.
President Nicolas Sarkozy will make a visit to the storm stricken areas today and stated that the flood prevention measures would be strengthened.
Xynthia, the storm system has put five French departments on red alert. More than millions have lost electricity and it would take several days to restore the power.
The French Meteorological service stated that Spain’s Canary Islands , mainly, La Palma and Gran Canaria were also hit by storm but without causing any great damage. Officials have declared the devastation a National Disaster.
Source:24masti.com
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