Three people now reported dead after flooding in South Western France

Bad weather claims three lives - Three people have been confirmed dead following heavy rain and flooding which has hit South Western France.  Meteo France has placed six departments in the region on a red weather alert due to the risk of flooding. Schools in the region have been closed today as a result of the bad weather.

 

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