Alert in France: a flood hits the country
France is currently experiencing a meteorological episode of rare intensity. Experts are worried about the arrival of devastating floods.
On Wednesday and Thursday, rain was expected across the entire southern half of France. This was part of the remains of Hurricane Leslie. It ultimately turned out to be more intense than expected. And, in the coming hours, it's almost certain that new floods will occur, reports Futura-Sciences.
Due to the former Hurricane Leslie and a depression, the atmosphere in France is loaded with humidity (in large quantities). On Thursday evening, it was calculated that the cumulative rainfall would reach:
200 to 300mm widespread in the Cévennes;
80 to 120mm in the Var and the Alpes Maritimes;
60 to 80mm from the north of Occitanie to Burgundy or even towards the Basque Country.
Still according to Futura-Sciences, in the south-east, the cumulative rainfall should represent the equivalent of a month of rain, in just two days.
This Friday, the weather conditions will remain humid over a large part of the French territory.
(MH with AsD - Source: Futura-Sciences - Illustration: Unsplash)