No casualties reported, but local authorities say rains caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure. Emergency workers have rescued and evacuated hundreds of people in southern France as flash flooding abruptly turned roads and fields into rivers and lakes.15 Sept 2021
When was France flooded?
France One Dead as Flooding Hits Normandy Parts of Eure department in Normandy recorded 70 mm of rain during the night, 04 to 05 June, 2018.12 Jan 2022
Has there been floods in France?
In June storms hit the south-east of France and the large amounts of heavy rain led to localised flash flooding (5). These were the worst floods since 1827 and caused severe damage and loss of life in southern France (5). A number of towns in the department of Var were affected, with hundreds of homes flooded.
Where are the floods in south west France?
Red alerts were issued for flooding and heavy rain in the southwest departments of Pyrénées-Atlantiques, Hautes-Pyrenees, Haute-Garonne and Ariège on 09 January 2022.12 Jan 2022
What cities are affected by flooding?
- Fort Myers, FL, Area. Punta Gorda, FL: 53%
- Coastal Georgia. Brunswick, GA: 50%
- Coastal Louisiana.
- Florida Panhandle.
- Tampa, FL, Area.
- San Joaquin Valley, CA.
- Coastal North Carolina.
- Southern Atlantic Florida.
When did the flood happen in 2020?
During the heavy rainfall over the monsoon period from 1 June to 18 August 2020, all 14 districts in Kerala were affected with 104 dead and 40 injured. Five districts in Kerala were flooded on 7 August 2020 (Idukki, Wayanad, Malappuram, Thrissur and Kottayam).
What areas are most affected by floods?
River floodplains and coastal areas are the most susceptible to flooding, however, it is possible for flooding to occur in areas with unusually long periods of heavy rainfall. Bangladesh is the most flood prone area in the world.