Northern France Drowns as Floodwaters Wreak Havoc
Dozens of towns in northern France are underwater after torrential rains turned streets into rivers. Roads are now only passable by boat, and numerous schools have shut their doors, officials revealed on Tuesday.
Pas-de-Calais on High Alert as Rivers Burst Banks
The Pas-de-Calais region faces chaos as two major rivers—the Aa and the Liane—are on red flood alert. Relentless overnight downpours from Monday to Tuesday worsened the crisis, pushing water levels dangerously high and flooding communities.
Injuries Reported as Thousands of Firefighters Battle the Flood
Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin took to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm seven people were injured amid the deluge, though details remain scarce. He warned the emergency is massive, with over 1,500 firefighters deployed to control the chaos.
Aftermath of Storm Ciaran Fuels Flooding Nightmare
- Around 60 local councils hit hard by the rising waters.
- Authorities report “significant” damage across affected zones.
- Official flood agency Vigicrues called Tuesday’s events “exceptional.”
The red alert for the Aa and Liane rivers is expected to stay active until tonight, signalling the flooding disaster is far from over.
