Torrential rain hits southern France causing over 600 mm flash flooding
A serious flooding situation in France
Torrential rain lashed the south of France on Thursday, causing severe flooding and triggering alerts in several regions.
EuroNews: The Ardèche has seen some of the worst conditions, with rivers overflowing and roads closed. Schools in the department will remain closed on Friday, October 18.
More than 320 firefighters and four helicopters were deployed to deal with the situation.
Météo France has issued red alerts for flooding in several regions, while 18 others remain under orange alert.
Up to 630 mm of rain was recorded locally in 48 hours.
Devastating news from southwest France as extreme floods wreak havoc! 😱 🌊 A video captures the terrifying scene of a Mini Cooper being swept away downstream: pic.twitter.com/gOMy6fDsoh
— AccuWeather (@accuweather) October 17, 2024
Rive de Gier, France yesterday….
THIS IS NOT NORMAL#FranceFloods pic.twitter.com/ulpjQxPAmf
— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) October 18, 2024
Heavy rain has led to severe floods across parts of southern France this week.
Further torrential rain is forecast to sweep across northern Spain, southern France and northern Italy over the next few days. Red warnings are in force with a risk of flash flooding in the region. pic.twitter.com/dMErlvlTdt
— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) October 17, 2024
The town of Rive-de-Gier in France this afternoon….👀
THIS IS NOT NORMAL!
📹 Kamel SK Sebaa pic.twitter.com/OzGTBssqKk
— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) October 17, 2024
France: A serious flooding situation is unfolding in Annonay, Ardèche. The municipality has activated its municipal safeguard plan in response to the emergency.pic.twitter.com/RUPlc71QYB
— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) October 17, 2024
Do you find it acceptable that this is getting ever worse?
Or will you start voting only for politicians that are really serious about getting out of fossil fuels, fast? https://t.co/774UUdhQvv— Prof. Stefan Rahmstorf 🌏 🦣 (@rahmstorf) October 17, 2024
September 2024
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Terrible flooding last night between Cafaggio and Venturina Terme in Italy….🌊👀#ItalyFloods pic.twitter.com/Znqx4ghkTg
— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) October 18, 2024
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