A severe storm swept through the Baltic Sea region on Saturday, causing widespread damage and power outages across Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, and parts of northeastern Poland. The cyclone, marked by heavy rain and strong winds, resulted in the deaths of two individuals and left hundreds of thousands without electricity.

In Latvia, officials reported one fatality when part of a building collapsed in the city of Jelgava. Several others sustained injuries as wind gusts reached speeds of over 67 miles per hour in the capital, Riga. According to Andris Viksna of the Latvian Environment, Geology and Meteorology Centre, this storm represents the most significant weather event in Latvia since 2005 in terms of overall impact.

Lithuania also experienced severe conditions, where one person died after being struck by a falling tree. The storm left over 200,000 residents without power across the country as rescue and repair efforts were underway.

Estonia’s western and northern regions, including its islands, faced the brunt of the storm’s force, with strong winds causing disruption though no casualties have been immediately reported. Meanwhile, northeastern Poland felt the effects as well, with more than 100,000 homes losing electricity.

Authorities in the affected countries have been working to restore power and clear debris as the region recovers from the storm’s aftermath. Emergency services continue to assess damages and respond to any ongoing hazards related to the cyclone.