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Heavy Rains Trigger Orange Alerts in Southern France as Bridge Partly Collapses in Haute-Corse

Authorities maintain orange alerts with a localized flood peak expected early afternoon in Pyrénées-Orientales.

Overview

  • Haute-Corse, Pyrénées-Orientales and Aude remain under orange vigilance for heavy rain, floods and rising rivers, according to official bulletins.
  • Météo-France reports 100–120 mm of rain, locally over 160 mm, in parts of Haute-Corse since the start of the episode, with precipitation persisting into Friday.
  • A bridge on the RD81 in Saint-Florent has partly collapsed without injuries, and the town says water service is disrupted with bottled water being distributed.
  • Pyrénées-Orientales records over 100 mm of rain in recent hours, rivers are in flood with a peak estimated around 13:00–14:00, and a yellow coastal submersion alert forecasts waves up to about four meters.
  • Emergency services have carried out dozens of interventions in the affected areas, and authorities urge strict caution at closed crossings and flooded roads.