Eleven French Departments on High Alert for Severe Rain and Flooding

Météo-France has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall and potential flooding across regions from the Languedoc to the Franche-Comté.

Eleven departments, including the Alpes-Maritimes and Hautes-Alpes, are under an orange alert due to expected intense rainfall and potential flooding.
Authorities in the Alpes-Maritimes have ordered the closure of schools to ensure public safety amid the severe weather conditions.
Heavy rainfall, with accumulations potentially reaching 200 millimeters in some areas, is forecasted to affect the Cévennes region overnight.
Météo-France warns of strong winds accompanying the storm, with gusts reaching up to 100 km/h in certain areas.
The intense weather is part of a larger pattern of disturbances expected to continue affecting France throughout the week.