Western France and Central Italy Battered by Storm Herminia

Western France battles worst floods in decades after triple storm assault
More than 1,600 people have fled their homes in western France as a third major storm in a week brought record rainfall and extreme flooding.
Western France and Central Italy Battered by Storm Herminia: Historic Flooding Overcomes Rennes and Tuscany
Torrential rain, gusting winds, and major flooding caused widespread travel disruption, prompting evacuations and a series of red weather alerts
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Av. Gros Malhon, Rennes, France Video Recording Date/Time: January 26, 2025 at 13:10h Storm Herminia has caused widespread flooding in Brittany and Normandy since Saturday, January 25, resulting in at least two deaths and numerous evacuations.
Watch: Homes underwater and towns cut off as severe flooding hits western France
Flood levels continue to rise in western France, inundating towns and cutting off roads. Much of the heavy rain was caused by Storm Herminia as it swept across western Europe recently. Rennes, the capital city of Brittany saw almost 200mm of rain through January which is three times the average amount expected at this time of year.
Flood victims rescued by boat as Storm Herminia hits northern France
Storm Herminia caused road closures in some areas of France. About 400 people were evacuated from homes in and around the city of Rennes, at the heart of the hardest-hit region. The mayor called it the city's worst flooding in more than 40 years and said in a statement that the waters weren't expected to start receding until Wednesday.
Western France put on high alert as storm ‘Herminia’ brings severe flooding
Storm Herminia has unleashed downpours in western France, with parts of Brittany put on red weather alert Monday, while eight other French departments were put on orange alert for flooding, flash
WATCH: Residents rescued by boat as Storm Herminia brings devastating floods to France
The city's mayor said it was the most severe flooding in more than four decades. This latest storm follows quickly on the back of Storm Éowyn, which had already led to saturated ground in Brittany and Normandy.
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