France Issues Red Flood Alerts After 'Exceptional' Rainfall

France has issued red flood alerts following 'exceptional' rainfall, causing chaos and expected flooding on major rivers like the Garonne, Maine, and Loire.

17 Feb, 12:23 — 18 Feb, 10:15

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Both outlets report on severe flooding in France due to heavy rainfall, leading to the issuance of red flood alerts. While The Guardian focuses on the aftermath of Storm Nils and current flooding, France24 highlights the ongoing severe conditions and the impending threat of Storm Pedro. The coverage is largely aligned on the severity of the situation but differs in the specific storm identified as a factor and the temporal focus.

What sources agree on

France is experiencing severe flooding.
Red flood alerts have been issued in France.
The flooding is a result of heavy rainfall.
Western France is particularly affected by the flooding.

Where they diverge

The specific storm contributing to the flooding

France 24

France24 identifies Storm Pedro as an approaching threat that will bring more heavy rain.

The Guardian

The Guardian attributes the current chaos and flooding to the aftermath of Storm Nils.

Key claims1 agreed · 5 unverified

Western France is experiencing some of its worst flooding in decades.

unverified·France 24

Western France is bracing for further extreme weather as Storm Pedro nears the coast.

unverified·France 24

The aftermath of Storm Nils causes chaos across the country.

unverified·The Guardian

Flooding is under way or expected on Garonne, Maine and Loire rivers.

Coverage gaps

Specific rivers affected by flooding

ReportedThe Guardian

MissingFrance 24

The number of départements under red alert

ReportedThe Guardian

MissingFrance 24

Historical context of the flooding's severity

ReportedFrance 24

MissingThe Guardian

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Story evolution

The narrative shifts from reporting on the immediate impact and current alerts to focusing on the sustained severity of the flooding and the anticipation of a new storm threat.

Initial Impact & AlertsFeb 17

France issues red flood alerts following 'exceptional' rainfall and the aftermath of Storm Nils, with flooding underway or expected on specific rivers.

Ongoing Threat & AnticipationFeb 18

Flood-hit western France continues to experience severe conditions and braces for further extreme weather as Storm Pedro nears, threatening more heavy rain.

How outlets covered this

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The Guardian

France issues red flood alerts after ‘exceptional’ rainfall

Center

France 24

Flood-hit western France braces for Storm Pedro

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Key entities

FranceCountry affected by flooding Storm NilsStorm causing initial chaos and flooding Storm PedroApproaching storm threatening further heavy rain Garonne RiverRiver affected by flooding Maine RiverRiver affected by flooding Loire RiverRiver affected by flooding

Coverage Timeline

First report: The Guardian · 17 Feb, 12:23|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 22h|Window: 22h

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The Guardian17 Feb, 12:23First to report

France issues red flood alerts after ‘exceptional’ rainfall

22h later

France 2418 Feb, 10:15Latest update

Flood-hit western France braces for Storm Pedro

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France 244d ago

Flood-hit western France braces for Storm Pedro

Already experiencing some its worst flooding in decades after days of rain, western France is bracing for further extreme weather as Storm Pedro nears the coast, threatening to bring more heavy rain and strong winds. France's meteorological service has maintained red alert flood warnings for four departments in the west and southwest of the country.

By FRANCE24

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The Guardian5d ago

France issues red flood alerts after ‘exceptional’ rainfall

Aftermath of Storm Nils causes chaos across country with flooding under way or expected on Garonne, Maine and Loire rivers France has issued red alerts for flooding in three départements as the aftermath of Storm Nils causes chaos across the country. Flood waters have inundated homes and isolated villages after the Garonne River burst its banks, with hydrologists warning that rain is falling on soils that have hit record-breaking levels of saturation. Continue reading...

By Ajit Niranjan Europe environment correspondent.

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How outlets covered this

Left-leaning

France issues red flood alerts after ‘exceptional’ rainfall

Center

Flood-hit western France braces for Storm Pedro

Right-leaning

Key entities

Coverage Timeline

France issues red flood alerts after ‘exceptional’ rainfall

Flood-hit western France braces for Storm Pedro

Read at source (2 outlets)

Flood-hit western France braces for Storm Pedro

France issues red flood alerts after ‘exceptional’ rainfall

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