A slow decline continues in the West, two departments still under red alert
Flood waters in western France are gradually receding, yet two departments remain under a red flood alert.
Floods: Loire-Atlantique, Charente-Maritime and Maine-et-Loire remain under red flood alert this Sunday
Loire-Atlantique, Charente-Maritime, and Maine-et-Loire are under a red flood alert, while eight other western departments are under an orange alert.
Floods: Loire-Atlantique, Charente-Maritime and Maine-et-Loire remain on red alert for the weekend
Several departments in western France are under flood alert, with red alerts in Loire-Atlantique, Charente-Maritime, and Maine-et-Loire due to ongoing flood risks, although drier weather is expected to aid in reducing water levels.
LIVE - Floods, inundations: an "exceptional magnitude" episode continues to affect the West, three departments remain in red alert
Severe flooding continues to impact the West of France, particularly in Loire-Atlantique, Charente-Maritime, and Maine-et-Loire, which are under red alert due to unprecedented rainfall.
"Some do not wish to leave their homes, but the water continues to rise": In Saintes, police officers assist the victims
In Saintes, France, police are providing assistance to residents affected by significant flooding while encouraging those who refuse to leave their homes to evacuate as water levels rise.
"It's the flood too much, our houses are dead": in Saintes, concern and fatigue settle in among the victims
Residents of Saintes face severe flooding, reminiscent of the record levels seen in 1982, as they struggle to protect their belongings and cope with ongoing challenges following previous floods.
Storm Pedro: four departments remain on red flood alert at least until Thursday, new rains expected
Four departments in France are under red flood alert due to Storm Pedro, with new rainfall forecasts continuing until at least Thursday.
Charente-Maritime: the 'scammer backpacker', a serial con artist who mainly targeted women, apprehended
A notorious scammer, nicknamed the 'scammer backpacker', has been apprehended in Charente-Maritime after evading capture following a 2023 prison sentence.
Charente-Maritime: Thousands of oyster shells wash up on the beaches
A natural phenomenon has led to thousands of oyster shells washing ashore at Châtelaillon-Plage, particularly intense this year due to strong wave energy.
Charente: a police officer arrested after the rape of a teenager
A police officer from Angoulême has been arrested and placed in custody, suspected of abducting and raping a 17-year-old girl with a knife threat in Nersac, Charente.
Snowfall: TGV canceled in the West, TER interrupted until noon this Tuesday in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Heavy snowfall in Charente has disrupted train services, leading to the cancellation of several TGVs and interruptions to local TER lines until noon.
Snowfall: up to 30 centimeters in Charente-Maritime, the departmental council advises residents to stay at home
Significant snowfall in Charente-Maritime has led local authorities to recommend that residents stay indoors due to unexpected totals reaching up to 30 centimeters.