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Severe Thunderstorms in France Claim Lives, Cause Devastation

5/22/2025

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Severe thunderstorms ravaged southeastern France on May 20, claiming at least three lives and leaving a trail of destruction in Le Lavandou and Vidauban. An elderly couple tragically drowned as their car was engulfed by floodwaters. The Var region now grapples with extensive flooding, power outages, and disrupted rail services, leading to urgent evacuations and pleas for disaster assistance.

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Severe thunderstorms ravaged southeastern France on May 20, claiming at least three lives and leaving a trail of destruction in Le Lavandou and Vidauban. An elderly couple tragically drowned as their car was engulfed by floodwaters. The Var region now grapples with extensive flooding, power outages, and disrupted rail services, leading to urgent evacuations and pleas for disaster assistance.