Flooding Crisis in Central France: 700mm of Rain in 48 Hours
2 months ago

Flooding Crisis in Central France: 700mm of Rain in 48 Hours

Associated Press  

France experiences major flooding, with over 1,000 people being evacuated. The worst rain in 40 years has caused widespread damage, with over 700 millimeters of rain falling in some areas in 48 hours. The country's weather agency has issued a red alert for bad weather in southwestern France, with warnings of heavy rain and floods.

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Two days of torrential rain bring major flooding to central France
2 months ago

Two days of torrential rain bring major flooding to central France

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Barnier also praised an alert …

Sorry is the hardest word for Paris Olympics organisers once again as exaggerated excuses of rainfall are used to postpone triathlon events - with the River Seine STILL not safe to swim in, writes MIK
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sorry is the hardest word for Paris Olympics organisers once again as exaggerated excuses of rainfall are used to postpone triathlon events - with the River Seine STILL not safe to swim in, writes MIK

Daily Mail  

The reasoning stank almost as much as the scandal itself. ‘The equivalent of July rainfall fell in just 36 hours,’ Paris 2024 official Anne Descamps told reporters when asked why – once again – triathlon events in the River Seine were postponed. Paris 2024 official Anne Descamps claimed 'the equivalent of July rainfall fell in just 36 hours' as the …

Extreme cold leaves thousands without power in northern Europe as floods persist in Germany and France
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Extreme cold leaves thousands without power in northern Europe as floods persist in Germany and France

ABC  

Extremely cold temperatures compounded by gale-force winds and snow have wreaked havoc across the Nordic region, leaving thousands without power while others braved the cold for hours stuck in cars along clogged highways. Key points: Extreme cold in Nordic countries caused traffic chaos, disrupting road and rail services Power was cut to thousands of homes in Arctic Sweden where temperatures …

France eyes 'unprecedented' water curbs after driest winter since 1959
1 year, 10 months ago

France eyes 'unprecedented' water curbs after driest winter since 1959

India Today  

France is preparing to introduce restrictions on water use in parts of the country from March, in an unprecedented move for the time of year following the driest winter in 64 years, environment minister Christophe Bechu said on Wednesday. "Overall, we expect low hydro power production and river levels lower for the spring and summer," Jean-Paul Harreman, director of EnAppSys …

First drought, now downpours as storms slam France, England
2 years, 4 months ago

First drought, now downpours as storms slam France, England

Associated Press  

PARIS — After a summer of drought, heat waves and forest fires, violent storms are whipping France and neighboring countries and have flooded Paris subway stations, snarled traffic and disrupted the president’s agenda. As scattered storms swept across Belgium on Wednesday, one flooded parts of the historic town of Ghent following weeks of unrelenting drought. The dramatic downpours put an …

Heatwave continues in France, triggering drought alert
2 years, 4 months ago

Heatwave continues in France, triggering drought alert

India TV News  

Highlights Heatwave continues to hit most parts of France this week Wednesday is the hottest day of the week with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius Five departments in southwestern France have issued an "extreme heat" warning Heatwave continues to hit most parts of France this week, triggering a drought alert in the wake of the driest July in more than …

Death toll after Europe flash floods hits 153: Rescuers continue hunt for survivors
3 years, 5 months ago

Death toll after Europe flash floods hits 153: Rescuers continue hunt for survivors

Daily Mail  

The death toll from devastating floods in central Europe reached 153 on Saturday, police said, as rescuers resumed the search for hundreds of people still missing. Cranes help clear up the damage caused by devastating floods in Belgium which also struck neighbouring Belgium and have killed more than 150 people, though many aer still unaccounted for A pile of broken …

Torrential rain hits German leading to accidents, floods
3 years, 5 months ago

Torrential rain hits German leading to accidents, floods

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thunderstorms hit Germany late Monday …

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