Flood alerts as heavy rain lashes parts of France and Italy

Euronews
Sat, 23 Nov 2019 22:30 UTC

Parts of France have been hit by storms and heavy rain and remain on high alert of flooding over the weekend.

Eleven départements have been put on alert for storms, high winds and flooding.

Some communities have had to evacuate and head for shelter in halls and public spaces.

In Italy, Genoa and the other parts of the Liguria region endured heavy rainfall overnight and remained on red alert on Saturday.

Landslide due to excessive rainfall amount over Genova, Liguria region, Italy yesterday, Nov 23rd. Thanks to Simone Scalera for the report - posted with permission. pic.twitter.com/0iavDjMcQU

— severe-weather.EU (@severeweatherEU) November 24, 2019

Flash floods in Genova, Italy during torrential rainfall last night, Nov 23rd. Thanks to Simone Scalera for the report - posted with permission. pic.twitter.com/jkXUNlFtRm

— severe-weather.EU (@severeweatherEU) November 24, 2019