France braces for violent storms after weeks of drought

Marseille (AFP) Aug 17, 2022

The French weather service warned Wednesday of new flash flooding risks after fierce rainstorms lashed much of the country overnight, providing a measure of relief for parched landscapes after a summer of record drought.

Alert levels were announced for 13 departments, including several along the Mediterranean coast and around the southeastern city of Lyon.

Warnings were also issued for N
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