France hit by more than 35 days of rain

Al JazeeraEN 1 min read 100% complete by By AFPFebruary 19, 2026 at 04:09 PM

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France has experienced a record-breaking streak of over 35 consecutive days of rain, the longest since 1959. The continuous rainfall has worsened flooding, particularly in western France, where four departments are under red alert. Authorities are concerned that the impending Storm Pedro will exacerbate the existing flood situation. Bordeaux activated its emergency plan for the first time since 1999 due to the severe flooding. A man went missing in Chalonnes-sur-Loire after his boat capsized. While drier weather is expected from Friday, officials warn that the flooding will persist.

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Francois Pesneau 30% Vigicrues 40% Bordeaux 40% Pierre Hurmic 40% Lucie Chadourne-Facon ×250% Loire River 50% Meteo-France 60% Western Europe ×260% Chalonnes-sur-Loire ×370% Storm Pedro ×270% France ×4100%

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flooding 100% france 90% rain 80% storm pedro 70% weather 60% western europe 50% loire river 50% emergency plan 40%

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