The storm named Nils has claimed its third victim in France as a 63-year-old man was found dead in a marshland in Crossac, Loire-Atlantique. The body was located on February 13, within a vehicle that had become partially submerged. Local authorities, including firefighters and the national gendarmerie, responded to the accident scene and conducted surface and underwater searches following the vehicle's to the water body, which was believed to have been caused by the adverse weather conditions.

The deceased was found inside the vehicle, which had veered off the road due to the intense weather associated with storm Nils. This incident adds to the growing concern as France continues to experience severe weather conditions following the storm, leading to multiple casualties across various regions of the country. The impact of storm Nils has raised alarms among local authorities and prompted calls for increased safety awareness during such severe weather events.

With this tragic incident, the overall toll from storm Nils reflects the dangers posed by such weather systems and underscores the need for effective community preparedness measures. The authorities are likely to continue monitoring the situation closely as they assess the full extent of the damage and provide support to affected communities in the aftermath of the storm.