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Six dead as Storm Kristin wreaks havoc in Portugal with 202 km/h winds

Six people died as Storm Kristin swept across mainland Portugal with winds reaching 202 kilometres per hour, leaving a trail of destruction across eight districts and affecting electricity supply to around 1 million customers.

Three people died in Leiria, one in Marinha Grande, one in Silves and another in Vila Franca as the storm entered Portugal from the Leiria area on Wednesday before progressing inland.

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