France: Deadly flooding in Var October 10-11 /update 3

Event

Significant flooding has been reported in the department of Var (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur), which has left two dead as of Thursday, October 11. Further flooding and infrastructure damage are expected as more rain is forecast for the region. Orange storm alerts issued by the French meteorological authorities Météo France remain in effect for the department, as well as for the Corsica region, on October 11-12.

Associated transportation disruptions, power outages, and hazardous driving conditions are anticipated.

Advice

Individuals in France are advised to keep abreast of weather alerts, confirm travel reservations, and adhere to any instructions issued by the local authorities.