Strong winds batter Latvia, trigger widespread damage, power outages


RIGA, Dec. 28 (Xinhua) -- A powerful cyclone that swept across Latvia during the weekend brought strong winds, causing widespread damage and power outages, authorities said on Sunday.

Gale-force winds battered coastal areas and central parts of the Baltic country, toppling trees, damaging infrastructure and disrupting electricity supply. Repair work on wind-related power outages was still ongoing.

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