Var: 3 Dead in Storms
- LAVANDOU,France (AP) — Severe thunderstorms and torrential rainfall in the Var department of southern France claimed the lives of three people Tuesday.
- according to Toulon Public Prosecutor Samuel Finielz, an elderly couple, both born in 1939, died in Lavandou.
- French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his condolences via social media platform X, stating, "To families, to loved ones, I send our saddened condolences.
Torrential Rains in Southern France Leave Three dead
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LAVANDOU,France (AP) — Severe thunderstorms and torrential rainfall in the Var department of southern France claimed the lives of three people Tuesday. The hardest-hit areas include Lavandou and Vidauban.
Elderly Couple Among the Victims
according to Toulon Public Prosecutor Samuel Finielz, an elderly couple, both born in 1939, died in Lavandou. Finielz stated the couple was “surprised by a very rapid rise in waters.” An investigation into the precise causes of their deaths is underway.
Macron Offers Condolences
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his condolences via social media platform X, stating, “To families, to loved ones, I send our saddened condolences. To all the victims, I meen that the nation will be there, fraternal and united. There, with the emergency forces, to overcome the next hours. There, to rebuild.”
Cavalière District Devastated
The Lavandou town hall conveyed its shock on Facebook, describing the “magnitude of the natural disaster” that struck the Cavalière district. The municipality reported that the district received 256 millimeters (approximately 10 inches) of rain in a single hour. the area is currently without water and electricity, and access is blocked due to a closed departmental road.
government Pledges Assistance
François-noël Buffet, Minister to the Minister of the Interior, visited the affected area tuesday evening. He assured residents that the government would “help the municipality and the territory, probably through the recognition of the state of natural disaster” and expedite the process. Buffet added, “We still have a lot of work to do to put things as it is indeed,” particularly regarding the damaged treatment plant, which will take several days to repair.
Third Victim Drowned in Vehicle
Vidauban Mayor Claude Pianetti reported on social media that the third victim drowned in her vehicle.The Var prefecture identified her as an 81-year-old woman. According to Pianetti, “A driver and her passenger engaged on a completely overwhelmed countryside and fell into the ditch. A witness,also elected municipal,became the rescue of the two people who can only save the driver.”
Hundreds Without Power
The Var prefecture stated in a press release that “Fifty people were safe in Bormes-les-Mimosas, Vidauban, Taradeau, the Môle and Cogolin. Recognitions in the field are still underway and this assessment remains temporary.”
Power Outages Persist
As of Tuesday afternoon, the prefecture reported that 203 customers remained without electricity in bormes-les-Mimosas, Lavandou, Saint-Raphaël, and Puget-sur-Argens.
Emergency response
“200 firefighters from the SDIS du Var are maneuvering, reinforced by 120 firefighters from Bouches-du-Rhône, Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, Alpes-Maritimes, SDIS13, the regiment of instruction and intervention of Civil Security of Brignoles, Marseille firefighters,” the prefecture stated.
The prefecture also noted that “Two civil security helicopters have also been initiated for recognition missions and the helicopter of 7 people.” Fifty national gendarmes are assisting the municipal police.
Torrential rains in Southern France: What Happened?
Q: What happened in southern France?
A: Severe thunderstorms and torrential rainfall hit the Var department of southern France on Tuesday. This resulted in the tragic loss of three lives.
Q: Where were the hardest-hit areas?
A: The areas most affected were Lavandou and vidauban.
Q: How many people died due to the torrential rains?
A: Sadly,three people lost their lives.
Q: Who were the victims in Lavandou?
A: According to Toulon Public Prosecutor Samuel Finielz, an elderly couple, both born in 1939, died in Lavandou. They were reportedly “surprised by a very rapid