Powerful Storm Hits Latvia and Lithuania

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Something I did not expect nor have ever heard about when living there. A powerful storm in the area has caused flooding and great damage, Fear that the Daugava River which divides Riga, Latvia in half may flood. Please pray for all concerned. Straight from the Internet “Cyclone Kirsti has caused significant destruction in central Latvia, including the capital Riga. Emergency services reported fallen trees, street, and basement floods, and traffic disruptions. The strongest wind gusts were recorded in Riga. Additionally, strong winds are raising water levels along the coast of the Gulf of Riga, and the Daugava River in Riga may flood”