126 km/h in Quimper, 156 km/h at Pointe du Raz… Storm Caetano swept through Finistère, Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 November 2024. In the department, 350 homes were still without electricity at 6 p.m. on Friday November 22, 2024, according to Enedis.
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The south of Finistère would be particularly affected by the power cuts. (Illustrative photo). | WEST FRANCE ARCHIVES / MARC OLLIVIER
The day after the passage of the Caetano storm, 350 homes were without electricity in Finistère this Friday, November 22, 2024, at 6 p.m., according to Enedis. A majority of affected homes are located in the south of the department. As a reminder, gusts of up to 156 km/h were recorded in the area, particularly at Pointe du Raz.
Objective: restore electricity within 48 hours
In order to restore power as quickly as possible, Enedis ensures “that its crisis unit operates 24 hours a day”. Nationally, “2,200 Enedis technicians and 400 service providers from all over France” started repairs this morning. “Enedis aims to resupply 90% of its customers within 48 hours”specifies the manager of the electricity network in France in a press release.
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