Riga, 8 August 2023 (dpa/MIA) - A severe thunderstorm has led to heavy wind and rain in the Baltic States.

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania experienced strong gusts of wind as well as hailstorms and rain on Monday.

Buildings and vehicles were damaged and trees uprooted in all three countries.

A woman died after she was hit by a falling tree in the town of Žagarė in northern Lithuania, Lithuanian radio reported, citing emergency services.

In Estonia and Latvia, thousands of households were temporarily without power, according to media reports.

Farmers complained of considerable damage at the beginning of the harvest season.

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