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Southeastern France Flooding October 2026
Severe flooding in Bouches-du-Rhône and Haute-Corse departments on October 20-21, 2026 resulted in 4 deaths, 1 missing person, power outages affecting thousands, and 250 people requiring emergency shelter. Nearly 500mm of rainfall caused extensive damage across the region.
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2026-10-22 to 2026-10-24 · UTC publication dates
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