Southern France Under Orange Alert for Heavy Rain and Flooding

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Published: 2026-10-20
Category: weather
Source: Météo-France
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Météo-France has issued orange weather alerts for rain and flooding across the Hérault, Gard, and Bouches-du-Rhône departments in Southern France. Intense Mediterranean storms have caused torrential rain, swollen rivers, and significant road closures, leading to dozens of evacuations. This situation poses immediate risks to public safety and infrastructure in the affected regions.

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