Central and southern France experienced severe flooding after heavy rainfalls, marking some of the worst downpours in over 40 years. The French weather authority initially issued a red flood alert for six departments, which was later downgraded to orange as water levels began to recede. Approximately 1,000 people were evacuated, and significant damage included blocked roads, disrupted railways, and power outages. Over 2,300 rescue operations were conducted with active involvement from firefighters and emergency services. Officials praised a new alert system that minimized casualties by notifying residents to remain safe. Although no direct casualties were reported, the extreme weather is linked to climate change, prompting calls for better future preparations.