Flood in Porto-Vecchio: a couple in their seventies swept away by torrential waters

Severe weather in Corsica resulted in two fatalities on November 5-6, with heavy rainfall causing significant flooding. Up to 300 mm of rain fell in areas like Conca and Porto-Vecchio, prompting an orange alert. A crisis meeting was held with local officials, and aerial assessments showed that major rivers were receding after overflowing.

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