Storms and Flooding in France Kills 18 People

Storms and Flooding in France Kills 18 People, 10 Others Missing

Paris - France is buffeted by storms and floods due to heavy rains claimed 18 people. While 10 others remain missing.

Said French Interior Minister Brice Hortefeux as quoted from Reuters on Thursday (17/06/2010). Hortefeux also concerned that the death toll will continue to rise.

Rainfall that occurred several hours in the south of France on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 and recorded more than 350 millimeters (mm). Needless to swallow than 18 lives, the flood was made more than a thousand people became refugees in schools and other buildings.

A helicopter rescue was less to do 450 homes and 100 thousand more that the power supply disconnected.

The most severe flooding that struck the City of Draguignan. Residents admitted surprise over the coming flood that quickly and drag Like a toy vehicle and its contents.

"Very dramatic. The city became terrible with stones, mud and cars filled the streets," said Mayor Max Piselli Draguignan.

Meteorological Agency France, Meteo France, said the region had no flooding like this since 1827. Meteo France has warned of a storm on Wednesday night.