Sunday, October 4, 2020

Seven Bodies Found Near France-Italy Border After 500mm Of Rain Falls in 10 Hours

 Torrential rain swept away houses and roads in the French Alps, near the France-Italy border.  Twenty-one people are reported missing, with an additional seven people found dead.  The volume of rain in the time-span of 10 hours has never been seen in the region since records began, says the French prime minister.  For reference, 500mm is equal to approx. 1.64 ft.

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/oct/04/rescue-efforts-stepped-up-after-floods-kill-two-near-france-italy-border

Stuart Elliot

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