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France: Flood: 2003/12/01
Period | 2003/12/01 |
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Country or District | France |
Event Type | Flood |
Outline | Five people died in the floods, which began on Monday (12/1) night with heavy rains that swelled the Rhone river. Floodwaters are beginning to subside in south-eastern France. |
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Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
Related Links
Report/Articles
CNN news 2003/12/05
Floods killed six people.
BBC news 2003/12/08
The total number of flood evacuees in the country has now reached 6,000.
BBC news 2003/12/05
Gridlock follows floods in France
Pictures
2003/12/04
In pictures: French floods