Allier and Corrèze affected by violent storms

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Part of France was affected, Monday, May 22, by severe weather. Many departments are still on the alert, according to Météo France. This is the case of Corrèze or Allier.

In the Allier, more than 24 hours after the huge storms that hit the village of Etroussat on Monday, May 22, it’s time to clean up all the houses. The water rose quickly and caused a lot of damage. It fell 10 centimeters of rain. The rivers are thus taken out of their course and on the roads, it is difficult to circulate. The department is one of the most affected by storms.

Part of France in yellow storm vigilance

The bad weather then went south-west, towards Tulle, in Corrèze. Thus, a supermarket found itself completely surrounded by water. A little further on, you have to bail out the water in the cars. On the morning of May 23, the public works companies are at work because there have been some landslides. Part of France remains on yellow alert for thunderstorms.


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