Severe weather in South Corsica: two people found dead after their vehicle was swept away by the waters

Two people drowned in their vehicle due to flooding on the road between Bonifacio and Porto-Vecchio in Corsica. One survivor was rescued by helicopter. The region has been under orange alert for heavy rain and flooding since Wednesday. Intense rainfall has caused evacuations and significant flooding in southern Corsica, with warnings for residents to stay indoors and avoid flooded roads. Meteorological reports indicated substantial rainfall, particularly in the southeast, although the intensity has decreased recently. The orange alert remains in effect for Corsica, while other regions have lifted their alerts but still face road closures due to flooding.

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