Torrential Rains Cause Major Flooding in Central France

Severe weather disrupts transportation as roads and railways between Lyon and Saint-Étienne are submerged.

Central France experienced significant flooding due to torrential rains, impacting key transportation routes.
National railway operator SNCF suspended regional train services between Lyon and Saint-Étienne, with tracks deemed impassable.
Train services are expected to remain halted until Friday morning as authorities assess the situation.
A major highway connecting Lyon and Saint-Étienne was also closed due to flooding, alongside several local roads.
The Rhône and Loire wine-producing regions are on high alert, with officials advising residents to avoid crossing flooded areas.