A wave of intense rain hit the southern regions of France on the night from Monday to Tuesday. Locally, over 100 liters of water per square meter fell within a few hours. One of the most affected cities was Marseille, where firefighters received over 700 reports within two hours.
Weather conditions in the south of France deteriorated on Monday evening.
The French meteorological service Meteo France reported that up to 150 l/sq m fell locally in the town of Cévennes. rain.
Flooded roads and subways
A wave of rain also flooded Marseille, where the total rainfall amounted to 80 l/sq m. As a result storm Some districts of the city, including the Old Port, quickly became underwater, leading to temporary traffic paralysis. Vehicle traffic was disrupted on many main streets, with traffic jams stretching for several kilometers. Water also seeped into the subway.
Many roads and pedestrian crossings were closed until the early hours of Tuesday. The situation slowly began to stabilize in the morning. However, many residents woke up to the sight of flooded cars.
In just two hours, local firefighters received over 700 calls. Due to the storm, over 30 schools were closed on Tuesday.
France weather alerts
Forecasts indicate that intense downpours and storms may occur mainly in the northwest of the country until midnight on Wednesday. Orange warnings are in effect in several departments.
France weather alertsmeteofrance.com
ENEX, The Connexion, Meteo France, Futura Sciences
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