Brace yourselves, France! ❄️ Storm Caetano has swept into western France, blanketing the region with heavy snowfall and causing major disruptions. As of Thursday afternoon, a staggering 170,000 households are left in the dark without electricity.
French Minister of Energy Transition, Agnes Pannier-Runacher, announced the alarming figures during a press conference. She revealed that over 1,400 workers have been dispatched to tackle the outages and restore power as quickly as possible.
\"Our teams are working around the clock to repair the damaged power network,\" Pannier-Runacher assured the public. But with Storm Caetano still unleashing its icy fury since making landfall on Thursday morning, the situation remains challenging. ⚡
Apart from power outages, the heavy snowfall has also led to significant traffic disruptions 🚗. Many roads have become impassable, and authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel.
As the snow continues to fall, the number of affected households is expected to rise. Stay tuned for updates, stay warm, and keep those candles handy! 🕯️
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Heavy snowfall causes outage, traffic disruptions in western France
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