Storm Pedro: in Bordeaux, the impressive images of the Garonne overflowing
Storm Pedro caused the Garonne River to overflow its banks in Bordeaux early Thursday morning, leading to significant flooding along the quays.
LIVE - Storm Pedro: The Garonne river raises fears of flooding in Bordeaux, four departments on red flood alert
Severe flooding is feared in Bordeaux as the Garonne river rises, affecting four departments in western France with storm Pedro approaching.
Floods in Bordeaux: The city activates its emergency plan, a first since 1999
Bordeaux has activated its emergency flood response plan for the first time since 1999 in anticipation of severe flooding from the Garonne River due to storm Pedro.
Emergency situation in France – hundreds evacuated
Severe flood warnings are in effect in western and southwestern France as rivers overflow and hundreds are evacuated from their homes due to rising water levels.
Southwest France remains on high alert as Garonne floods towns
Southwest France is on high alert due to severe flooding in towns along the Garonne river.
Floods: The Garonne under red alert at least until Monday
The Garonne River remains under a red alert due to flooding, impacting the Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne departments as heavy rainfall is forecasted.
Bordeaux: the body of a young man found in the Bassins à flot after New Year
The body of a young man in his twenties was discovered in Bordeaux's Bassins à flot after being reported missing since New Year's Eve following a fall into the Garonne River during the celebrations.