A fierce storm has battered the west of France, leaving 55,000 people without power and flooding houses and commercial buildings in Brittany, reports the BBC.
Storm Qumaira brought winds of up to 120km/h (75mph), cutting power mainly in the Loire Valley, but also Normandy.
Floodwater swamped streets in the Breton towns of Quimperle and Morlaix.
Gale-force winds and blustery showers are expected to continue into Saturday, with possible disruption to cross-Channel ferry traffic.
Gusts of up to 110km/h are possible as a new Atlantic storm approaches from the British Isles, BBC forecaster Peter Sloss said.
However, the winds are expected to ease on Sunday.
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