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| Northern Europe swept by storms | Northern Europe swept by storms |
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| A violent storm lashing northern Europe has hit the Netherlands and Germany after passing over Britain and France. | A violent storm lashing northern Europe has hit the Netherlands and Germany after passing over Britain and France. |
| At least 27 people have been killed, as the high winds have sent debris flying and brought down trees and power lines. | At least 27 people have been killed, as the high winds have sent debris flying and brought down trees and power lines. |
| Nine people were killed in Britain as rain and gusts of wind up to 99mph (159km/h) swept much of the country. | Nine people were killed in Britain as rain and gusts of wind up to 99mph (159km/h) swept much of the country. |
| In Germany, hurricane-force winds claimed at least seven lives. Other deaths were reported in France, Poland, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands. | |
| The severe weather has thrown transport systems into chaos, with hundreds of flight, rail and ferry cancellations and roads and schools ordered closed. | The severe weather has thrown transport systems into chaos, with hundreds of flight, rail and ferry cancellations and roads and schools ordered closed. |
| Passengers stranded | Passengers stranded |
| Meteorologists at London's Meteorological Office said the winds reached "severe gale force" as they crossed Britain and were the highest recorded since January 1990. | Meteorologists at London's Meteorological Office said the winds reached "severe gale force" as they crossed Britain and were the highest recorded since January 1990. |
| As the storm moved east over the continent, people in the Netherlands and Germany were warned to stay indoors. | As the storm moved east over the continent, people in the Netherlands and Germany were warned to stay indoors. |
| STORM DEATHS Britain: 9Germany: 7The Netherlands: 4Czech Republic: 3France: 2Poland: 2 In pictures: Europe lashed | |
| Meteorologists in Germany said the storm was the worst in five years, with winds gusting up to 190km/h (118mph). | Meteorologists in Germany said the storm was the worst in five years, with winds gusting up to 190km/h (118mph). |
| The national rail company suspended all its services, leaving passengers stranded at stations. | The national rail company suspended all its services, leaving passengers stranded at stations. |
| Air traffic too has been badly affected with many flights cancelled. | Air traffic too has been badly affected with many flights cancelled. |
| Berlin's new central station was evacuated after the winds tore off a section of steel support. | Berlin's new central station was evacuated after the winds tore off a section of steel support. |
| Tens of thousands of emergency workers are on standby to deal with the widespread damage that is anticipated. | Tens of thousands of emergency workers are on standby to deal with the widespread damage that is anticipated. |
| Two people in Germany were killed by doors blown off their hinges and in Riel, the Netherlands, an 11-year-old boy was killed when he was blown into a car, AFP reported. | Two people in Germany were killed by doors blown off their hinges and in Riel, the Netherlands, an 11-year-old boy was killed when he was blown into a car, AFP reported. |
| Most of the other fatalities across Europe have been from traffic accidents and flying debris. | Most of the other fatalities across Europe have been from traffic accidents and flying debris. |
| Tens of thousands of homes are without power. | Tens of thousands of homes are without power. |
| The winds are only expected to weaken once they reach Russia and Ukraine. | The winds are only expected to weaken once they reach Russia and Ukraine. |
| Are you in the areas affected by the heavy storms? How are you preparing for them? Send us your experiences using the form below: | Are you in the areas affected by the heavy storms? How are you preparing for them? Send us your experiences using the form below: |
| If you have any pictures of the storms you can send them to yourpics@bbc.co.uk | If you have any pictures of the storms you can send them to yourpics@bbc.co.uk |
| Please do not endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. | Please do not endanger yourself or others, take any unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. |
| Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video | Click here for terms and conditions on sending photos and video |