India, Aug. 23 -- The Baltic region of Eastern Europe is currently facing highly turbulent conditions. An intense cyclone has swept through Latvia and Lithuania, killing at least 2. Nearby Estonia and Poland have also been affected due to the storm.

What Happened?

A powerful cyclone swept across the Baltic region on Saturday, August 22, and into Sunday, August 23, 2026 . The cyclone has ushered highly turbulent weather in the region, featuring immense rain and strong winds.

Two people were killed - one in Latvia and another in Lithuania - while dozens of others were injured. Power outages were reported from over 1 million homes across both countries. According to some, the cyclone is one of the most severe to hit Latvia in decades. A s...