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Western France and Central Italy Battered by Storm Herminia: Historic Flooding Overcomes Rennes and Tuscany
Torrential rain, gusting winds, and major flooding caused widespread travel disruption, prompting evacuations and a series of red weather alerts
Severe flooding hits western France amid storm Ivo
Heavy rainfall from Storm Ivo pummelled northwestern France on Wednesday, causing severe flooding in the small town of Redon.
WATCH: Residents rescued by boat as Storm Herminia brings devastating floods to France
A succession of recent storms, including Storm Herminia, have caused severe flooding in western France. Residents have been forced to leave their homes by boat and helicopter. In Rennes, one of the worst affected places, around 400 people were taken to safety. The city's mayor said it was the most severe flooding in more than four decades.
Residents rescued from ‘worst flooding in 40 years’ as Herminia hits France
Rennes, France: Residents in north-western France have used boats to escape their flooded homes as rivers and waterways broke their banks after successive storms battered Normandy and Brittany.
French residents rescued from flooded homes by boat as Storm Herminia hits Normandy and Brittany
Storm Herminia caused road closures in some areas of France. About 400 people were evacuated from homes in and around the city of Rennes, at the heart of the hardest-hit region. The mayor called it the city’s worst flooding in more than 40 years, and said in a statement that the waters weren’t expected to start receding until Wednesday.
Drone views show floods in western France from storm Herminia
Drone video shows flooding in western France after heavy rainfall from storm Herminia:::: Guichen, FranceFrance's national weather agency on Monday placed the Ile-et-Vilaine department, in western France,
Red alert as storm Herminia leaves historic flooding in France and comes to Spain
France suffers unprecedented flooding as storm Herminia moves into northern Spain, causing plains, trains and ferry cancellations.
British sailor lost at sea as heavy storms hit western France
A British sailor was lost at sea after his yacht was found wrecked off the southwest French coast amid heavy storms over the weekend, French maritime authorities said.
People Rescued By Boat As Storm Herminia Hits Western France
Back-to-back storms have caused severe flooding across western France, hitting some areas with the worst flooding in 40 years. Watch this video to see how rescue teams were able to reach people stranded in their homes.
France: Storm Herminia Triggers Severe Flooding In Rennes, Prompting Evacuations 2
Av. Gros Malhon, Rennes, France Video Recording Date/Time: January 26, 2025 at 13:10h Storm Herminia has caused widespread flooding in Brittany and Normandy since Saturday, January 25, resulting in at least two deaths and numerous evacuations.
Storm Herminia: French residents rescued from flooded homes by boat
Residents in western France used boats to escape their flooded homes on January 27 as rivers and waterways broke their banks after successive storms battered Normandy and Brittany.
Video. Storm Ivo causes more major flooding in Redon, red alert declared
Video. The depression Ivo caused renewed flooding in Redon, with the Vilaine reaching 5.3 metres. Three western départements ...
Storms Trigger Red Weather Alerts Across Western Europe
Storm Herminia caused the worst flooding in decades in northwest France, while triggering red alerts for huge waves along the ...