Two powerful storms, Goretti and Elli, have slammed northern Europe with hurricane-force winds, heavy snow, and ice.

France recorded gusts up to 216 km/h that left 400,000 homes without power, while Brittany faced waves up to 13 meters.

The UK experienced its worst snowfall in a decade, disrupting travel and causing power outages to 65,000 households.

In Germany, Elli halted long-distance trains, causing deadly accidents on icy roads.