In a deluge of unprecedented proportions, dozens of towns in northern France are submerged, with...
Published: 10:45 pm November 7, 2023
Updated: 11:00 am October 8, 2025
Northern France Submerged: Unprecedented Floods Devastate Dozens Of Towns

In a deluge of unprecedented proportions, dozens of towns in northern France are submerged, with roads now navigable only by boats, and numerous schools shuttered, according to authorities on Tuesday.

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The northern Pas-de-Calais department is facing a dire situation as two major rivers, the Aa and the Liane, have been placed on red alert for flooding. Heavy showers overnight from Monday to Tuesday exacerbated the crisis, leaving communities grappling with rising water levels.

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