Disaster · Bouches-du-Rhône, France · October 22, 2026

Storm flooding kills at least four in southern France

Reported by 2 outlets · first reported Oct 22, 7:23 AM ET

At least four people died after a storm brought flooding to southern France, including two women found drowned in a cellar in the Bouches-du-Rhône department.

Why it matters

The deaths follow deadly floods in eastern Spain days earlier as autumn storms hit the western Mediterranean.

Background

Southern France and eastern Spain are prone to intense autumn rainstorms. Warmer sea temperatures can increase their intensity.

Sources

• BBC News ↗Oct 22, 7:23 AM ET

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