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River flood alerts in south-west and east France then 30C highs on way

Tier-four red alerts are in place in some areas and heavy rain is expected in Brittany

Weather warnings increase as France prepares for Easter storms

Winds of 140 km/h are forecast in the east, with storms in the south-west

PHOTOS: snow in Brittany and 180 km/h gales as storm Nelson arrives

The storm hit the north and west of France overnight. Train services are disrupted

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Wet winter eases France’s water crisis but south logs record drought

Stark regional differences in rainfall and a leaky pipe network leave some areas at risk of drought this summer

Storms, snow and strong winds forecast for France over Easter

Rain is expected across the country for the bank holiday weekend. Three departments are on alert for icy road conditions

Month of rain set to fall in southern France and snow at low levels

Heavy ‘cévenol’ storms have already hit coastal areas with gales of 120 km/h

South of France braces for severe storms, metre of snow in Pyrénées

Heavy rain will sweep across many southern departments but temperatures will be largely unaffected

Temperatures to drop 10C this weekend as France ‘returns to winter’

Snow and hail are expected during colder snap

Spring days before a cold spell: weekly French weather outlook

Stormy weather is also expected, particularly in the south-west

Body of girl, 4, found after storms in south of France

The body of a man found on Monday was confirmed to be her father

Father and children missing, 6 dead: Heavy toll of storms in France

A power plant worker is also missing. Weather warnings remain in place

What are the rules for collecting and using rainwater in France

Indoor use in particular is subject to strict rules

Weekend snow, flood, and heavy rain warnings in south-east France

Two weeks of rainfall predicted in a few days in some areas

Roads closed as flood alerts remain in south-west France

Warnings are expected to continue over weekend with rains returning tomorrow

Weather alerts multiply in France: will storms last into the weekend?

Gales of 130 km/h are predicted along the Channel. South-west also sees warnings raised

Homes evacuated as floods continue in north France, one death in west

The man died after driving along a flooded road. Red alert remains in Pas-de-Calais

Do I need to put guttering on my French home?

There are rules which apply to gutter usage

Record rain refills water table in France but issues remain for 2024

As of December 1, rainfall had refilled almost half to ‘above-average’ levels for the season

SEE: where water tables in France have refilled the most

Half of the groundwater reserves are above their normal levels after a wet autumn

Prepare for big temperature drop of up to 10C in France

Bitter cold dry winds are on their way, putting an end to the rain although heightened flood alerts are continuing for now

Will the mild spell come back in France for Christmas?

Temperatures are currently up to 10C above average although flood and rain warnings continue across the country

Floods and storms: much of France facing weather alerts

West and south-west particularly affected with heightened warnings. Warm weather, however, is set to continue

Week of heavy rain ahead for France before a big temperature drop

Several areas in the south-west are facing heightened alerts. Rains could last until Friday when frosty winds bring weekend ‘cold snap’

France weather outlook: mini cold-snap for north, ice and flood alerts

A third of departments face warnings for back ice on roads

Storm Frederico arrives in France, winds of over 120km/h expected

Areas in the north are on alert for heavy rain and gales are expected across most of the west and south. Some departments continue to face flood warnings

Heightened weather alerts as France records record rain

President Macron visits flood-stricken north as poor weather continues

Over 240 communes in north France placed on natural disaster list

It follows widespread damage from river flooding and heavy rainfall

Thousands of homes without water as flood alerts continue in France

More rain is forecast in the north with storms at risk of bringing intense downpours

Residents advised to prepare flood ‘survival kits’ in north France

Red alerts remain over river flooding while western France faces warnings for high winds

Stay home warning as red flood alerts continue in north France

Another barrage of rain is expected to hit over the 24 hours

Rivers burst banks, roads flooded: north and west France on alert

There are also fears of further rainfall in the north

Red alert for flooding as rivers burst banks in north France

Residents are being asked to stay home and to not drive as rain continues

Worker dies and widespread damage in France from weekend storms

Train delays and up to 100,000 people still without power in the north and west

West France faces flood alerts: weather outlook for week

Calm will follow storm although showers are expected in latter half of week for most

Will storms continue to batter France into the weekend?

New alerts have been raised and this time also for the south

SEE: Dramatic scenes of storm Ciaran battering north-west France

A crane is split in two, waves pummel coastal barriers and lightning strikes cut electricity

Woman dies as weekend storms batter France: warnings continue

Worst of Storm Céline is over but several departments could see alerts continue into Tuesday

Heavy storms from Thursday: weekly weather outlook for France

Low-pressure system forecast to bring several days of intense rain to many areas

Motorway closed, flood warnings: new weather alerts in place in France

River flood warnings also in place in some departments

Weather alerts continued in France today with schools and roads closed

One department faced a red alert warning overnight, 66 departments nationwide are still on yellow alert

SEE: Damage in south-east after storms lash coastal areas and inland

Rivers burst banks as rains fall faster than storm Alex in 2020 when 11 people died

Floods, storms, rain: most of France on weather alerts

Warnings set to heighten overnight in south-east with red alert coming into force

Heavy rain and flood alerts increase in southern France

Wind, flood, and storm warnings are also in place and the north-west is also facing storms

Heightened alerts for heavy rain and floods in southern France

Intense storms are set to hit from tonight, lasting several days, and may spread to other areas

Flash floods forecast as intense rain to hit south of France

The weather phenomena is known as an épisode cévenol or méditerranéen and happens around four times a year

Big temperature drop of up to 12C on way for Saturday in France

Autumn weather - with rain - is finally set to arrive for most of country

35.9C: hottest ever October in France, now a drop before rise again

Rainfall now brings a reprieve in many areas but it is not expected to last

Weather alerts are raised a level as storms multiply across France

Four departments now face heightened warnings, with most of France on alert for a combination of storms, winds and heavy rainfall throughout the day

Flood and rain alerts issued for parts of southern France

Two departments facing tier-three orange warnings, most of country facing some form of alert

ALERT: Storm and flood warnings for three departments in France

Up to 60 mm of rain is forecast per hour for parts of Ardèche, Drôme and Isère

Storm warnings issued for Friday night for south west France

18 departments will be affected with thunderstorms and strong winds expected

What are the French rules on using rainwater collectors?

Rainwater collection is growing in popularity in France, but there are important rules to follow

Photos: Floods in southwest France after two months’ rainfall in day

Flash flooding closed roads and entered shops as up to 150mm fell in just two hours

Most of France on alert for storms before bank holiday

Areas in the south west are on tier-three warnings, while temperatures are forecast to reach up to 38C in the east where heatwave alerts continue

Can I make my French neighbours drain stagnant water from their land?

Rainwater basin near our home is breeding ground for tiger mosquitoes

Sewage overflow causes swimming ban on French coast

It is affecting beaches in Calvados and Seine-Maritime

How long will northern France’s colder ‘autumn-like’ weather last?

Forecasters are today (August 1) warning of winds of up to 100km/h in the west

Brittany second home ‘ban’, gutter dispute: 5 French property updates

Plus, the cost of building repairs after last week’s earthquake in western France and a historic fine for Airbnb

Two-thirds of French groundwater is still below normal levels

Recent rain has been absorbed by the soil and not had an impact on groundwater levels, a government minister explained

Storms set to end record-breaking dry spell in northern France

Paris, Lille and Nantes have not seen any rain for more than three weeks - the longest dry spell for this time of year since 1949

Sun, storms: What weather in France for today’s ‘lundi de Pentecôte’?

The weather is divided, with sun in the northern half and storms breaking out across the south

Floods and hail hit southern France as stormy spell continues

It is in stark contrast to the north of France, which is seeing sustained spells of sunshine

Practical tips for buying rainwater collector as sales surge in France

DIY stores say there are now waiting lists for rainwater collectors as people look to overcome drought restrictions

What impact will May rain have on France’s water deficit?

Around three-quarters of France’s water tables were at below-normal levels in April

Church in drought-hit southern France organises a ‘make it rain’ march

The procession on Sunday will ‘ask God for his intervention’ amid an ongoing rain deficit

French region offers €20,000 for rain collectors as popularity surges

The aid comes as more than a dozen French departments are on drought alert for all or part of their territory

March rain not enough to make up for France’s record winter drought

Rainfall is around 10% below the September-March average, said Météo France

Erratic weather as France's south-west set to go from frost to 28°C

But the hot weather spell is set to be brief and isolated before rain and wind sweep in

France set for heavy rain as record-breaking dry period ends

Some parts of the country may even see snow, and rain will be strongest in east and south-west

Bring in water restrictions from now, French prefects told

The ecology minister said he was ‘alarmed’ by the low water levels in the country. A new meeting with prefects is planned for March 6 for an update on the situation