Tag:

Storm Nils

Avalanche kills three skiers in French Alps

Three skiers, including two British nationals, have died after being caught in an avalanche while skiing off-piste in Val d’Isère in France’s Savoie region, as authorities warn conditions remain extremely dangerous across the Alps.

14 Feb 2026-09:18
Storm Nils leaves 450,000 without power in France

A powerful storm that swept across southern France has left around 450,000 households without electricity, grid operator Enedis said Friday, a day after violent winds and heavy rain battered the region.

13 Feb 2026-10:58
One dead, 850,000 homes without power as Storm Nils batters France

A truck driver was killed and nearly 850,000 households lost electricity as Storm Nils swept across southern and southwestern France on Thursday, bringing violent winds, flooding, and avalanche risks.

12 Feb 2026-13:45