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Storm Ciara hits in Europe

General Studies (N.Tehsildar) Environment

Storm Ciara lashed Europe with hurricane-force winds and heavy killing at least seven people and causing severe travel disruptions as it moved eastwards after first sweeping across Ireland and the UK.
Transport shut down and schools were forced to close across Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.
France’s Mediterranean island of Corsica recorded winds of more than 220km/hour, as heavy rains, powerful winds and flooding spread across the continent.
Wind speeds of up to 200 km per hour were also recorded in northern Italy, Poland and Sweden.
About 120 flights were cancelled in Amsterdam and the national football association called off all of its games.