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Storm Pedro floods western France

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Storm Pedro hit western France on Thursday, prompting red flood warnings, evacuations and two emergency shelters opened in Bordeaux as authorities warned of coastal inundations.

Le Monde
LIVE: Pedro storm: Bordeaux prepares for a major flood on Thursday, two shelter locations will be opened by the town hall

At a press conference, the mayor, Pierre Hurmic, presented models of Thursday's flood. In addition, four departments remain on red alert for Thursday and ten on orange.

LIVE: Pedro storm: Bordeaux prepares for a major flood on Thursday, two shelter locations will be opened by the town hall
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The Independent
Storm Pedro brings flooding to France as Spain braces for its 11th major storm in six weeks

Western Europe has been battered by a relentless spate of major storms in quick succession, forcing evacuations and school closures

Storm Pedro brings flooding to France as Spain braces for its 11th major storm in six weeks
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Le Figaro
Weather forecast for Thursday, February 19: Pedro depression settles in France

The depression brings strong winds, heavy rain and snowfall. The Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts will be particularly exposed, while there is a risk of coastal flooding on the Aquitaine coast amid high tides.

Weather forecast for Thursday, February 19: Pedro depression settles in France
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Tages-Anzeiger
Highest warning level: Storm Pedro threatens western France with historic water levels

In four departments the highest flood warning level is in effect; about 100 houses have already been evacuated. Soil moisture is reaching record levels since 1959, according to Environment Minister Barbut.

Highest warning level: Storm Pedro threatens western France with historic water levels
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Le Figaro
Unseen since 1959: France sets a record with 35 consecutive days of rain

As several regions are already experiencing exceptional floods, Storm Pedro is set to bring further substantial rainfall, La Chaîne Météo warns.

Unseen since 1959: France sets a record with 35 consecutive days of rain
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Le Figaro
Intense rains, devastating floods... The impact of climate change on floods in Europe is confirmed

Human-caused climate change has intensified the mechanisms behind the sudden floods of 2024 in Valencia, Spain, according to a study.

Intense rains, devastating floods... The impact of climate change on floods in Europe is confirmed
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