Floods Strand Dozens in Southwest France After Heavy Rains

Heavy rainfall has caused the River Garonne to burst its banks in southwest France, leaving approximately 80 people stranded in the town of Marmande.

16 Feb, 10:06 — 16 Feb, 10:06

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France 2416 Feb, 10:06

Scores left stranded by floods in southwest France

Some 80 people have been left stranded in Marmande, a small town in southwest France, after heavy rain caused the River Garonne to burst its banks. Each house is surrounded by nearly 10 metres of water. The mayor and rescue workers are working to bring supplies to the stranded residents.

By FRANCE24

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