# Storm Batters Riga with Power Cuts

- Place: Riga, Latvia (56.9496, 24.1052)
- Published: 2026-11-07T12:01:36.059Z · expires 2026-11-14T12:01:36.059Z
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A severe storm has struck Latvia, causing widespread power outages and disrupting daily life in Riga, reports LSM.lv.

The National Emergency Center confirmed that over 100,000 households lost electricity due to high winds and falling trees, per LSM.lv.

The storm's impact has led to temporary closures of several key infrastructure points in Riga, including some public transportation routes.

## Sources

- [Storm continues to batter Latvia on Sunday, widespread power cuts / Article](https://eng.lsm.lv/article/weather/weather/23.08.2026-storm-continues-to-batter-latvia-on-sunday-widespread-power-cuts.a659947/) · eng.lsm.lv · 2026-11-06

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