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France’s Wild Weather Swing | France News

Torrential downpours and wild thunderstorms slammed parts of south-east France overnight, dumping rainfall equal to months’ worth in hours—triggering flash floods, evacuations, and even injuries. Castelnaudary had to flee a festival as waters surged through town centers, while meteorologists described the sky as “electrical” with relentless lightning. After months of scorching heat, this sudden deluge was a brutal reminder of nature’s volatility. Orange alerts remain for thunderstorms across Var and Alpes-Maritimes today, with temperatures plummeting. Calmer skies and sunshine are expected…

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