Floods in Var Isolate Hundreds After Bridge Collapse

Intense rains in southeastern France have left 584 people stranded in a holiday village as emergency services work to restore access.

The Var region experienced severe flooding over the weekend, with up to 350 mm of rain falling in some areas, equivalent to six months of rainfall in Paris.
A bridge collapse in the village of Le Muy has isolated 584 residents, prompting a crisis response to ensure access to food, water, and electricity.
Emergency services have conducted numerous interventions, including helicopter evacuations, with no direct injuries reported from the floods.
Saint-Tropez and other towns in the Var were heavily affected, with streets and businesses inundated, leading to significant material damage.
The region remains on alert for potential further flooding, as saturated ground conditions persist following consecutive weeks of heavy rainfall.