Météo-France Issues Orange Vigilance for Heavy Rain and Flooding in Southern France and Corsica

Météo-France has placed four departments in southern France and Corsica under Orange vigilance for heavy rain and flooding, effective from early Thursday, November 5, 2026. Prolonged rainfall is expected to bring significant accumulations, with 50-80mm already fallen and an additional 70-100mm anticipated by Thursday evening in areas including Gard and Hérault. The warning for Corse-du-Sud is valid until 23:00 UTC on November 5.