Riga, Latvija: The aftermath of a powerful storm is seen in Riga, Latvia, Aug. 23, 2026. Fallen and uprooted trees are scattered across residential areas, damaging parked cars, blocking roads and walkways, and posing a threat to nearby buildings. The storm, which swept across Latvia on Saturday evening and overnight, caused widespread damage across the country, with Riga recording the highest number of reports of storm-related incidents. As of Sunday morning, emergency services had received nearly 1,900 reports of damage caused by strong winds nationwide. Riga Latvija - ZUMAp305 20260823_zip_p305_020

Riga, Latvija: The aftermath of a powerful storm is seen in Riga, Latvia, Aug. 23, 2026. Fallen and uprooted trees are scattered across residential areas, damaging parked cars, blocking roads and walkways, and posing a threat to nearby buildings. The storm, which swept across Latvia on Saturday evening and overnight, caused widespread damage across the country, with Riga recording the highest number of reports of storm-related incidents. As of Sunday morning, emergency services had received nearly 1,900 reports of damage caused by strong winds nationwide. Riga Latvija - ZUMAp305 20260823_zip_p305_020

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August 23, 2026, Riga, Latvija: The aftermath of a powerful storm is seen in Riga, Latvia, Aug. 23, 2026. Fallen and uprooted trees are scattered across residential areas, damaging parked cars, blocking roads and walkways, and posing a threat to nearby buildings. The storm, which swept across Latvia on Saturday evening and overnight, caused widespread damage across the country, with Riga recording the highest number of reports of storm-related incidents. As of Sunday morning, emergency services had received nearly 1,900 reports of damage caused by strong winds nationwide. Riga Latvija - ZUMAp305 20260823_zip_p305_020

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