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Thousands left without power amid high winds and flooding in France

According to French media reports, Enedis, the grid operator, stated that on Saturday morning in the south-eastern Rhône-Alpes region, approximately 6,000 households were left without power due to fallen branches and trees. This unfortunate situation was a result of strong winds and heavy rain causing both power cuts and flooding in France.

DPA WORLD
Published March 30,2024
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Strong winds and heavy rain have caused power cuts and flooding in France.

In the south-eastern Rhône-Alpes region, fallen branches and fallen trees cut off power to 6,000 households on Saturday morning, according to French media reports, which cited the grid operator Enedis. Attempts are being made to restore the power supply as quickly as possible, the reports said.

Meanwhile, in Vienne in central France, heavy rain caused the Gartempe to overflow, the local prefecture reported on X, formerly Twitter. Several roads were flooded and closed to traffic.

The broadcaster France Info also reported that houses in various places in the area had been evacuated and people had been brought to safety.