The storm also affected the north-western regions of Lombardy and Liguria. Meteoalarm, a web-based service to warn people travelling in Europe of severe weather. This does â â â â â. Blocks of cement have been moved by flood water. An aerial view shows a flooded Peugeot car maker garage in the city of Villegailhenc, near Carcassonne, southern France. Footage of multiple flashes of lightning during a thunderstorm near La Ciotat, France in the early hours of Sunday morning. At least five people have died after heavy storms in the south of France close to the border with Spain. Three people have died in flooding and violent thunderstorms that swept through the south of France this week, according to the Interior Ministry. French storm: Hail batters south-east France Golf ball-sized hail has hit the Drome region of France causing widespread damage. The city of Venice, which had been braced for high waters after suffering violent storms in August, was successfully protected by a flood barrier system recently declared fully operational. Sophie Kelly, who is currently on holiday there with her son Riley, said the storm struck quickly, "snapping trees in two" and causing heavy flooding. Storms and heavy rain battered southern France this week, causing flooding strong enough to sweep away cars in some towns in the region. Peter Nixon, 56, lives in Altea on the Spanish mainland to the west of Ibiza and watched the storm rolling over the area from afar. Storm Barbara leaves 76,000 homes in southern France without power MAP: Floods, earthquakes and wildfires - the risks in each part of France Wolves missing from French wildlife park … How many trade deals has the UK done so far? Three people have died in floods following torrential rain in southern France. Meteorological agency Météo-France said 450mm (17.7in) of rain fell in some areas over 24 hours - the equivalent of nearly four months at this time of year, reports Reuters news agency. A total of 46 départements are on orange alert - the second highest alert - for violent storms which hit southern France this afternoon and are moving north. One area experiences more rain in 24 hours than in the whole previous year as fierce storms lash eight French counties. In north-western Italy, flooding was described as "historic". – ‘We are alive’ – “I lost everything but we are alive,” said Jennyfer, 29, from Roquebilliere in France’s southern Alps. Radar at 4 p.m. Central European Summer Time on Sept. 16, 2015, showed multiple areas of strong thunderstorms across France. On Friday, the storm also buffeted France's western Atlantic coast, causing tens of thousands of homes to lose power. Southern parts of France have been experiencing high winds, heavy rain and snowfall as Storm Gloria strikes. © 2020 BBC. In the Pyrenees, it is the French side of this range, i.e the north eastern side, that is wetter than the Spanish side. Winds of more than 180km/h (112mph) were recorded in Brittany on Thursday and Friday. Firefighters also said they were searching for an elderly woman and her son who were staying in a prefabricated house in Vilaverd, a small town close to Barcelona. France is not the only European country affected by severe weather this week, with reports that at least two people died in northern Italy. ... at this time of year … The county's Interior Ministry has said the town of Beziers was among the hardest hit in recent days. The 11 areas in the south east of the country have been warned … Get the France weather forecast. Ms Kelly, from Newquay, Cornwall, said lightning continued on Tuesday night and was followed by power cuts throughout the evening. One good piece of news was the rescue of about 20 people reported missing by Italian authorities just over the border in France. Dozens of people there have been forced to leave their homes after rivers broke their banks. Three people have died in floods following torrential rain in southern France. Two elderly people were swept away as their house collapsed in the village and their fate is unknown. Meteoalarm provides up-to-the minute severe weather warnings for 30 European countries. Beziers was hit hard by storms, many departments are still in Vigilance Orange. You can also get in touch in the following ways: If you are reading this page and can't see the form you will need to visit the mobile version of the BBC website to submit your question or comment or you can email us at HaveYourSay@bbc.co.uk. The Met Office said the storms are expected to continue this week, moving east across the Mediterranean and bringing very heavy showers, hail and thunderstorms, with up to 8in (200mm) of rain expected in some areas. 2 min. He said the storms are known locally as the "Goto Fria" - meaning 'cold drop' in English - and signifies a change in the weather from summer to winter. Flooding from record rains in a mountainous region of France and Italy has killed two people and left at least nine missing. (There is some conjecture whether this storm was a tropical system such as Hurricane Vince in 2005 which impacted Europe). Three people have died in floods following torrential rain in southern France. The villages of Saint-Martin-Vésubie and Rimplas were cut off, with roads inaccessible. The latest typhoon watches and warnings for the Indian Basin. Authorities said power cuts caused by the rainfall affected 20,000 people - and 40 roads in the region were cut off after several rivers burst their banks and flooded nearby streets. Violent storms and flooding have hit south-eastern France, killing at least 17 people with four more missing, officials say. Three people killed in southern France as storms lash parts of Europe, Heavy flooding swamps parts of France and Spain, Heavy flooding in Gruissan, southern France, An excavator removes rubble on a road in Arenys de Mar, Catalonia, Vehicles stuck in floods following overnight storms in Bezier, southern France, A bar in Arenys de Mar, Catalonia, is damaged following torrential rain, People watch a thunderstorm above the Mediterranean Sea in Nice. Bernard Gonzalez, prefect of the Alpes-Maritimes region, said: "Just because their loved ones haven't been able to get in touch doesn't mean that they have been taken by the storm.". The area saw more rain in 24 hours than in the whole previous year as the fierce storms lashed eight French counties along the Mediterranean Sea and inland areas. The floods are impressive in the south of France. A section of a key bridge over the Sesia river in Piedmont's Vercelli province collapsed shortly after it had been reopened on Saturday afternoon. The county's Interior Ministry has said the town of Beziers was among the hardest hit in recent days. One 29-year-old resident of Roquebillière told Agence France-Presse: "I lost everything but we are alive. There must be one room left in my house.". 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Four people have died and up to 18 more are missing in floods and heavy rain in south-eastern France, local authorities said on Monday. 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EU and UK negotiators call in leaders in last ditch effort to secure a trade deal. More than 350 mm (14 inches) of rain fell on the Var department in southern France … Hundreds of residents were forced into emergency … Meteoalarm provides up-to-the minute severe weather warnings for 30 European countries. Russia begins Covid vaccinations in Moscow, 'I had surgery to be three inches taller', It's rare to find art that blows you away. In Catalonia, the severe rainfall caused power cuts affecting 25,000 people and closed 40 roads. Three people have died in flooding and violent thunderstorms that swept through the south of France this week, according to the Interior Ministry. During summer, the upland areas of central southern France are generally warm and sunny, but dramatic skies can brew up on sultry summer afternoons, often developing into short but spectacular thunder storms. IMAGES VAISON-LA-ROMAINE, France — This nation’s deadliest storm in 34 years killed at least 32 people, including 21 in an ancient town devastated by a flash flood, officials said Wednesday. On Tuesday, a suspected tornado ripped through a popular tourist destination in Ibiza, leaving at least three people injured and hundreds of trees uprooted. The county's Interior Ministry has said the town of Beziers was among the hardest hit in recent days. Three people have died after several days of heavy storms that sent rivers flooding over their banks across southern France, including Beziers (pictured) as violent storms rock Europe. He said the prospect of more rain was "a worry". This is the first season in which the Netherlands participates, joining Ireland's and the United Kingdom’s meteorological agencies. Some of the worst storms to hit France in years have left at least four people dead and 70 injured, officials say. This sunny and laid-back region of the country is glamorous and packed with top-notch resorts for travelers. Flooding this week devastated the southern French town of Béziers At least three people have died after floods hit the south of France, France's Interior Ministry confirmed. Access hourly, 10 day and 15 day forecasts along with up to the minute reports and videos from AccuWeather.com Three people have died in floods following torrential rain in southern France. 3 dead, dozens evacuated as storms lash southern France France's Interior Ministry says three people have died in torrential rain that has flooded towns and villages in southern France. BEZIERS, France (Reuters) - Storms and heavy rain lashed through southern France on Wednesday, causing flooding strong enough to sweep away cars in some towns in the region. November 18–19, 1724 – One of the most destructive storms ever experienced in Portugal since the early 17th century, caused damage to the east coast of Madeira and central and northern Portugal. Named Alex, the storm brought fierce winds and torrential rain. Piedmont President Alberto Cirio told La Stampa that 630mm of rain had fallen in 24 hours, an amount "unheard of since 1954". In July 2019, it was announced that storm seasons would run from 1 September … Images showing the aftermath of flooding in France's Gard region, where one person is missing and several hundred people led to safety by emergency services. Read about our approach to external linking. Heavy storms hit most of the south of France on Sunday, with less serious ones in the north. A 68-year-old British woman died after being swept away in … Violent storms and flooding have hit south-eastern France, killing at least 17 people with four more missing, officials say. Will a vaccine give us our old lives back? Meteoalarm, a web-based service to warn people travelling in Europe of severe weather. France's Interior ministry says three people have been killed in torrential rains that flooded towns and villages in southern France this week. A number of villages north of Nice in France suffered serious damage from floods and landslides, with roads, bridges and homes destroyed. Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. They devastated camp sites, created deadly driving conditions and cut power to more than 300,000 homes. Three people have died as a result of this week's storms and floods in the south of France, the French government said on Thursday. "That's why I assumed it was a tornado, plus the way the trees are snapped in a narrow strip.". .css-8h1dth-Link{font-family:ReithSans,Helvetica,Arial,freesans,sans-serif;font-weight:700;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;color:#FFFFFF;}.css-8h1dth-Link:hover,.css-8h1dth-Link:focus{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}Read about our approach to external linking. Storms brought heavy rain and flooding to the south of France on October 22 and 23. Sudden heavy rains in south-eastern France have killed at least 19 people, including three who drowned in a retirement home Sun 4 Oct 2015 18.41 EDT … "There are very many people of whom we have no news," Mr Castex said. Severe floods hit southern France and ... following the issuing of top-level warnings for storms and life-threatening flooding across the region. A section of a bridge over the Sesia river collapsed. Typhoon tracking maps, current sea temperatures, and more. His brother managed to get out of the car. She said: "The storm was brewing for about an hour, then it went very dark and the rain started, then the wind. The 2019–20 European windstorm season was the fifth instance of seasonal European windstorm naming in Europe. The city of Montpellier was once again underwater today after violent storms lashed southern France for the second time in a week. Gloria's exceptionally slow movement resulted in severe flash flooding across northeastern Spain and southern France. .css-14iz86j-BoldText{font-weight:bold;}At least two people have died and up to 20 are still missing after a powerful storm hit south-eastern France and north-western Italy. Dozens of people there have been forced to leave their homes after rivers broke their banks. Please include your name, age and location with any submission. Heavy rain across UK brings flood risk warning, ICYMI: Covid street fight and near cat catastrophe. ICYMI: Covid street fight and near cat catastrophe. A storm that moved overnight across southeastern France and then northern Italy caused major flooding on both sides of the border, destroying bridges, blocking roads and isolating communities. In the rest of Piedmont, several villages were cut off after the rains made roads impassable. "Over the past three days, particularly severe storms have hit the south of France, causing three deaths and serious damage to the region," the French Interior Ministry said in a statement. ... More from France. The information is supplied by Europe's leading national weather services, and covers the most popular business and tourist destinations. The government in France says three people have died in weather-related incidents over the last few days after severe storms and torrential rain hit southern parts of the country.. Floods in Hérault, France October 2019. Credit: Pompiers 34 Hérault. Flash flooding in southern France has killed at least six people, with water levels continuing to rise. Eleven départements in south eastern France have been put on alert for storms, high winds and flooding over the weekend. Sudden heavy rains in south-eastern France have killed at least 19 people, including three who drowned in a retirement home Sun 4 Oct 2015 18.41 EDT … Three people have died as a result of this week’s storms and floods in the south of France, Reuters reported, citing the French government. France's weather office placed 15 regions in the southwest of the country on orange alert Saturday, as the storm battered its Atlantic coast. The information is supplied by Europe's leading national weather services, and covers the most popular business and tourist destinations. The city of Montpellier was once again underwater today after violent storms lashed southern France for the second time in a week. Advertising. Storm Alex barrelled into France’s west coast on Thursday bringing powerful winds and rain across the country before moving into Italy, where regions across the north suffered an onslaught throughout Saturday. Roquebillière (France) (AFP) One person died and authorities listed some 20 as missing Saturday after heavy storms lashed southern France and … The situation there was described as "extremely critical" by officials. Hundreds of aid workers have been sent to help rescue efforts in the cut-off villages. The two fatalities were a 53-year-old firefighter in the Aosta Valley who died during a rescue operation, and a 36-year-old man whose car was swept into a river in the Piedmont region. The Herault department’s prefecture posted on Twitter that a flood and storm … Three people have been killed in torrential rain that flooded towns and villages in southern France earlier this week. Do you live in regions affected by the adverse weather and flooding? Police said they found a body of a man on a beach at Arenys de Mar, situated on the coast between Caldes d'Estrac and Canet de Marhours, after he was reported missing from a nearby town. The county's Interior Ministry has said the town of Beziers was among the hardest hit in recent days. Storms and heavy rain lashed through southern France on Wednesday, causing flooding strong enough to sweep away cars in some towns in the region. Please include a contact number if you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist. Flood alerts remain across four regions of southwest France after severe weather claimed three lives. Heavy rain, storms and flooding have wreaked havoc in the south of France, including here in Béziers (Hérault) By Connexion journalist The departments of Aude, Aveyron, Gard, Hérault, Pyrénées-Orientales, Tarn, Bouches-du-Rhône, Var and Vaucluse are still on orange alert - the second-most severe level - for heavy rain and flooding , with the coastal departments at risk of high, flooding waves. .css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link{color:inherit;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{color:#696969;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited{-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:hover,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link:focus,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited:focus{color:#B80000;-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:link::after,.css-1hlxxic-PromoLink:visited::after{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;left:0;z-index:2;}Heavy rain across UK brings flood risk warning, Safety checks on roads and rail after heavy overnight rain, Storm Alex brings heavy rain and high winds to parts of UK, Johnson and EU chief seek to break Brexit deadlock. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. VideoICYMI: Covid street fight and near cat catastrophe. If you enjoy beautiful beaches, adorable villages and delicious food, then the South of France should be on the top of your travel bucket list. In Spain, police said on Wednesday that one man had died and two other people were unaccounted for following torrential rain in the northeastern region of Catalonia. "The full force of it only lasted about four minutes maximum. Several days of heavy storms have sent rivers flooding over their banks across southern France, causing 'significant damage' +12 Violent storms have been sweeping across Europe, resulting in … Two people were trapped in the ruins after their home collapsed morning. At least two dead, several missing as storms lash southern France, Italy. Up to 20 people are either missing or have not checked in with relatives. Flood alerts remain for sections of the Po river which have swollen by 3m in 24 hours. This aerial view taken on October 3, 2020 shows flood waters surging through Saint-Martin-Vesubie, southeastern … The south east of France has been hit by … Cars have been swept away and streets and roads have been severely damaged and covered with mud. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player. (@SDIS34 via AP) "I've never seen water rise that fast. Nineteen people are feared dead after violent storms and severe flooding swept the French Riviera, including three people who drowned in a retirement home after a river broke its banks. In total, across France, Portugal and Spain, seventeen people were killed as a result of Storm Gloria, including three people whose bodies were never found. "They always seem to hit on UK half-term week, which is a bummer for the many holidaymakers with kids," he added. By. In the city of Argeles-sur-Mer in the Pyrenees-Orientales department, one vehicle ended up wedged on top of a traffic bollard. The southern Alps region appeared the worst hit, with serious damage in the Roya, Tinée, Esteron and Vésubie valleys. Firefighters among eight people still missing after Storm Alex hit southern France. School during Covid: 'Got to work twice as hard' VideoSchool during Covid: 'Got to work twice as hard', Beirut blast: The ship of âlost lives and dreamsâ VideoBeirut blast: The ship of âlost lives and dreamsâ. The storms, bringing rain, hail and high winds, swept in from the Pyrenees across southern and western France. French Prime Minister Jean Castex has deployed the army and released emergency funds to tackle the worst floods for decades in south-eastern France. ... which weakened to a post-tropical storm as it made landfall. A particularly … Three elderly people drowned when their retirement home near the … At least five people have died after heavy storms in the south of France close to the border with Spain. Three elderly people drowned when their retirement home near the … The South of France is a summer holiday favourite and famous because of its hot Mediterranean climate, pristine beaches and idyllic vineyards. The Roja river in Ventimiglia has also flooded. UPDATE: One person confirmed dead and eight missing after severe floods in south eastern France. France ensured a copybook start to its Women's World Cup campaign with a commanding 4-0 victory against South Korea. Parts of southeastern France and northwest Italy are on high alert following the issuing of top-level warnings for storms and life-threatening flooding across the region. More than 2,000 personnel from the emergency services have been deployed to deal with the aftermath of the storms. At least two people have died and up to 20 are still missing after a powerful storm hit south-eastern France and north-western Italy. Three people died and four more were missing on Friday after heavy storms hit southern France. At least 13 people have died after violent rainstorms turned rivers into raging torrents in south-west France, in the latest episode of wild weather in Europe, officials have said. Blocks of cement were also moved by the force of the floodwaters. France's national weather authority said storms and heavy rains could continue through to Thursday. With so many marvelous sights to see, here is a collection of great places to visit in the South of France. How are students travelling home for Christmas? Other departments such as Loire, Haute-Loire and Rhône in southeastern France were also set for heavy downpours and blustery winds. What is next for BAFTA winner Michaela Coel? Floods caused by heavy rain killed at least 15 people and left 12 missing near France's Mediterranean coast. Again underwater today after violent storms lashed southern France elderly people were swept away and streets and roads been. 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