Shock on the Côte d'Azur: storm demands the first fatalities!
Shock on the Côte d'Azur: storm demands the first fatalities!
A severe storm has hit the French Mediterranean coast, especially the region around Le Lavandou, which lies between Toulon and Saint-Tropez. According to bnn.de , a person has died while another person is missing. The use of around 200 firefighters was quickly mobilized to counter the consequences of the natural disaster.
The violent rains, which also brought thunderstorms, led to massive floods in a short time. Numerous streets in the area had to be closed. The state of the rivers Môle and Giscle in particular is particularly concerned about the responsible authorities because they could step over the banks.
far -reaching effects
The weather situation is part of a more comprehensive pattern that is haunted by the south of France in the past few days, just a few days after the storm Kirk. According to News.fr , heavy rains were registered in the regions of Lozère, Var and Ardèche, where many municipalities are under alert. In Lozère, too, torrential rains were reported, while other regions such as Var and Ardèche also suffer from the warning level orange.
The extreme weather conditions, known as Cévenol episodes, are typical of autumn in this region. They appear when moist Mediterranean air hits the mountains of the cevals and triggers extremely heavy rainfall. This weather conditions are increased by the warm water temperatures of the Mediterranean and is particularly violent in the current season.
catasrophen provision and damage
In the Middle French Ardèche, an alarm system was activated for the first time to warn citizens of impending floods. The population was asked to stay in their houses and to remove cars from endangered zones, reports DetailsOrt Le Lavandou, Frankreich Quellen