Hérault and Gard join Corsica in an extended orange alert for rain-flooding throughout Thursday

Due to a Mediterranean weather episode, the Hérault and Gard departments in southern France are under orange alert for rain and flooding. This alert follows similar warnings for two departments in Corsica. Heavy rainfall has already been recorded, with accumulations reaching up to 100 millimeters in Corsica and 80 millimeters near Montpellier. Forecasts predict that rainfall could exceed 120 millimeters in parts of Hérault and Gard. In Corsica, intense rains have led to evacuations and flooding of homes, prompting road closures. Authorities have implemented safety measures, including school closures and recommendations to limit travel.