Heavy Rains Trigger Flooding Across Southern France

Heavy rainfall has caused widespread flooding in southern France, forcing road and school closures as weather authorities issued high-level storm warnings for several regions, including Corsica.

France’s national weather service, Météo-France, placed three southern departments and the Mediterranean island of Corsica under an orange alert, the country’s second-highest weather warning. The agency said intense rainfall was expected to continue through Monday night and into Tuesday, raising the risk of sudden river surges and flash floods.

In the coastal city of Narbonne, residents in two neighborhoods were moved to temporary emergency shelters as a precautionary measure. Emergency services reported responding to 72 calls linked to flooding and storm-related incidents.

Authorities said more than 40 roads were closed due to rising water levels, while schools remained shut at 109 locations across the affected areas. Local officials urged residents to avoid travel where possible and to follow safety instructions as conditions evolve.

The latest flooding highlights the growing impact of extreme weather events in southern France, with emergency services remaining on high alert as heavy rain continues to batter the region.