The day after "Kyrill" hit Europe

[Kirsten]

from cnn.com: Europe reels as storms kill 41


Yesterday and last night, Europe has been hit by one of the worst storms ever. "Kyrill" brought a lot damage and claimed about 40 lives... In Munich, Germany, a girl of 18 months died, she was hit by a terrace door that was ripped out of the wall, and another toddler was killed in London, UK, when a brick wall came down.

There's also a lot of descruction in many parts of Europe, but not as bad as expected. There were some power outages (not in my area), and the entire German railway system was shut down last night.

I don't know yet how badly my area was hit by "Kyrill", but the schools were still closed today.

Hope everyone's okay!

Kirsten

[lvpets2002]

Yes that is all so sad & heartbreaken.. I was hearing about all of this on the news this morning.. We are so glad you are ok.. Keep us informed..

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Got away quite lightly here - lost a few trees cars and fences but still standing

[lizbud]

I saw some film of people trying to get around London in the very high
winds when this was going on.It looks very dangerous.I'm glad that you
are ok.

[jackmilliesmom]

We are not too bad either some power lines down and phone lines also some trees but again not too badly hit. I am glad everyone else in the states and europe are ok keeping fingers crossed though as husband working in Co. Galway today and it is snowing he is not happy as hte roads are getting bad.

[jackie]

I don't understand why people would put themselves out in such a strong storm.

I feel so sorry for the children who died.

[Kirsten]

Yes, it's so sad! Seems they lost their lives while they were INSIDE and their parents probably considered them to be safe there!

jackmilliesmom and Brody's Mum, I'm glad you're alright!

I just found a picture gallery showing photos of Kyrill and its descruction in my area. It's from the website of our local newspaper:


http://forum.hna.de/foto/thumbnails....um=1114&page=1

http://forum.hna.de/foto/thumbnails....um=1114&page=2

http://forum.hna.de/foto/thumbnails....um=1114&page=3

http://forum.hna.de/foto/thumbnails....um=1114&page=4

http://forum.hna.de/foto/thumbnails....um=1114&page=5

http://forum.hna.de/foto/thumbnails....um=1114&page=6


Kirsten

[Logan]

This storm has astounded me, Kirsten. I'm glad you're ok.