October 18th 2024.
In France, there are some homes that have been fully submerged due to recent flooding. It's a frightening sight to see a "tsunami-like" flood rushing through the streets of a small village. The prime minister of France announced that around 2,300 rescue operations have taken place, with some being critical in saving lives. This is said to be the worst flooding in central France in the last 40 years.
One village that was heavily affected is Limony, located near the Rhone river. A local resident captured the shocking scene of the village being completely submerged and shared it online, causing it to spread widely. In response to the disaster, Michel Barnier, a high-ranking government official, visited the crisis center in Paris. He expressed that this is the most intense rainfall he has ever seen in his lifetime.
Over 1,000 people were evacuated from the affected areas, but thankfully, most were able to return to their homes on Friday. Barnier also commended the use of a new alert system that sent out text messages to residents, advising them to postpone any trips and stay in a safe location. According to the French weather agency, Meteo France, some areas in the regions of Ardeche and Lozere received a whopping 27 inches of rain within 48 hours.
The French Securite Civile, a civil security organization, has been providing assistance to the affected locals. Helicopters have been deployed to aid those who were unable to evacuate on their own. Unfortunately, several homes have been completely submerged, adding to the devastation. The national railway operator, SNCF, had to suspend regional train services between Lyon and Saint-Etienne due to the impassable tracks caused by the floods. It's expected that local train services will remain disrupted for a few more days, and a main highway between the two cities remains closed as well.
Although Meteo France has lifted the red alert for bad weather, they still have warned of possible heavy rain and floods in southwestern France. The situation is still being closely monitored, and rescue efforts are ongoing to assist those affected by this natural disaster. Let us hope for the safety and well-being of all those involved in this unfortunate event.
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