The key facts

  • Roads flooded in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, including Marseille
  • Seven departments under orange alert for flooding and severe weather
  • Up to 235 mm of precipitation recorded in Saint-Chamas

Flooding in southeastern France

Heavy rains brought by a Mediterranean weather front have caused flooding in several areas of southeastern France. According to Euronews, roads were flooded in the Bouches-du-Rhône department, including Marseille.

Orange alerts in seven departments

Seven departments remain under orange-level weather warnings due to flooding and severe weather, as the region continues to experience the aftermath of heavy rainfall.

Record rainfall in Saint-Chamas

The downpours were especially intense in some parts of the region: according to available data, up to 235 millimeters of precipitation was recorded in places in Saint-Chamas.

Call for vigilance

Authorities urge residents to remain vigilant as adverse weather conditions persist.