Flooding, Thousands Evacuated to France
Periskopi
(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)Major floods in southern France have forced the evacuation of 1,600 people, most of whom have been camped, officials have announced. They also reported the disappearance of a 70-year-old German man who was leading children to one of the camps. The most affected areas are, Gard, [...]
They also reported the disappearance of a 70-year-old German man who was leading children to one of the camps.
The most affected areas are Gard, Ardèche and Drcome.
More than 400 firefighters, police and helicopters are engaged in this section.
Floods have come after southern France and most of Europe have faced extremely high temperatures.
France's Interior Ministry has announced through a statement that six departments have been placed in a state of emergency.