France on edge as Loire floods and storm Pedro threatens more chaos
France is experiencing significant flooding along the Loire River, exacerbated by an approaching storm named Pedro, with officials warning of continued high water levels and public concern growing.
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.
Decimated crops, torn greenhouses, inaccessible farms: the ordeal of farmers facing floods
Farmers in France are facing severe challenges due to unprecedented flooding exacerbated by Storm Pedro, leading to significant agricultural losses across several departments.
Elderly Evacuated, Electricity Cut Off... The State Sounds the 'Total Mobilization' Against Floods in Western France
The French government has declared a state of 'total mobilization' due to severe flooding affecting several departments in western France, including evacuations and electricity outages.
Weather on Friday, February 20: Calm Ahead After Storm Pedro
After several days of strong winds and heavy rain from Storm Pedro, calmer weather is expected in France on February 20, although clouds will still be present in many areas.
"We are flooded to protect the city dwellers": in the Bordeaux countryside, the anger of rural residents after the Pedro storm
Rural residents in the Bordeaux countryside express their anger after being flooded due to measures taken to protect urban areas during Storm Pedro.
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.
Storm Pedro: In Nantes, the Loire River exceeds 8 meters in water height, a record for the 21st century
Storm Pedro has caused the Loire River in Nantes to reach a record height of over 8 meters, prompting road closures due to flooding.
Storm Pedro: Adif suspends train service between Catalonia and Valencia region due to wind storm
Train service between Catalonia and the Valencia region has been suspended due to strong winds associated with Storm Pedro, impacting various transportation services.
Storm Pedro: an update on rail and road disruptions in the West and Southwest
Storm Pedro is causing significant disruptions to rail and road networks in Southwest France due to severe weather conditions.
The storm 'Pedro' leaves 13 communities under warnings for wind, bad sea, and snow
The storm 'Pedro' is affecting 13 regions in Spain with severe weather warnings for high winds, adverse maritime conditions, and snowfall.
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.
Man missing in Loire River as record rains lash France
A man is missing after his canoe capsized on the Loire River amid record rainfall and severe flooding in western France.
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.
Snow maps show 50% of UK hit by Storm Pedro on Thursday β full list of 41 cities
A significant snowstorm, Storm Pedro, is expected to affect around 50% of the UK with substantial snowfall beginning this evening and continuing into Thursday morning.
Storm Pedro threatens France with flooding, most of the country under warning
Storm Pedro poses a flooding threat to France, prompting warnings across much of the country.
Flood-hit western France braces for Storm Pedro
Western France, already affected by flooding, is preparing for the arrival of Storm Pedro.
The storm 'Pedro' will bring strong winds and rains to northern Spain
The storm 'Pedro' is expected to bring heavy winds and rain to northern Spain, particularly affecting Galicia and areas with orange warnings for severe weather.
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.
Heavy rains, winds of 140 km/h, risk of flooding... Storm Pedro will hit France on Wednesday and Thursday
Storm Pedro is expected to bring heavy rains and winds of up to 140 km/h across France, raising concerns about flooding in already saturated areas.
Why is the new storm affecting France and Spain called 'Pedro'?
The new storm named 'Pedro' is expected to bring strong winds and snowfall to northern Spain and parts of France, highlighting the naming convention used for significant weather events.
Spanish Prime Minister Warns of Incoming Strong Storm
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro SΓ‘nchez has urged caution as another storm is expected to bring even more rain to the already affected Iberian Peninsula after a recent storm.
SΓ‘nchez safeguards his visit to the socialist stronghold of San Roque and avoids the 'ground zero' of the storm
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro SΓ‘nchez visits San Roque amid fears of severe weather but faces protests and criticism despite a large security presence.
Storm Pedro bringing more rain and snow to UK
Storm Pedro is expected to bring rain and snow to the UK, with yellow warnings issued for certain areas.