NU Online News Service, March 1, 3:47 p.m. EST
Windstorm Xynthia swept across Western Europe over the weekend, causing damage that was widespread but less than the 1999 Storm Lothar catastrophe, according to Risk Management Solutions (RMS).
The modelling firm said Xynthia resulted in widespread power outages, damage and at least 50 fatalities. Wind damage has been reported across Portugal, Spain, France and Germany, with some storm surge damage observed in France, where at least 40 fatalities have been reported.
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