Storm Nils Triggers Severe Flooding and Red Alerts in Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne
Following Storm Nils, Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne remain on red flood alert with widespread evacuations as heavy rains continue to threaten southwestern France.
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Storm Nils Triggers Severe Flooding and Red Alerts in Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne
Following Storm Nils, Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne remain on red flood alert with widespread evacuations as heavy rains continue to threaten southwestern France.
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Storm Nils Triggers Severe Flooding and Red Alerts in Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne
Following Storm Nils, Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne remain on red flood alert with widespread evacuations as heavy rains continue to threaten southwestern France.
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Flooding Crisis Intensifies in Southwest France as Garonne Remains Under Red Alert
Storm Nils Triggers Severe Flooding and Red Alerts in Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne
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Record Flooding Along the Garonne River Prompts Widespread Evacuations
Storm Nils has triggered record floods along the Garonne River, leading to widespread evacuations and critical disruptions in southwestern France.
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