Corsica placed on orange alert for rain-flooding starting Thursday

Haute-Corse and Corse-du-Sud are under orange alert for rain and flooding starting Thursday, as heavy rainfall is expected to intensify. Météo-France forecasts that storms will increase in frequency and intensity, particularly on the eastern coast. Rainfall rates could reach 20 to 30 mm/h, with temporary peaks around 50 mm/h. Total precipitation may reach 150 to 200 mm, with local amounts exceeding 300 mm in mountainous areas. Authorities advise avoiding unnecessary travel and encouraging remote work due to the risk of flooding.