At least four people have died after a storm brought heavy rain and flooding to parts of southern France, authorities said on Monday.
Officials reported that two women were found drowned in a cellar in the Bouches-du-Rhône department. The incident was among the deadliest reported as the storm swept through the region.
The weather system caused flooding across multiple areas of southern France, prompting concern from local authorities. Detailed information on the other victims, the full extent of the damage or the identity of those involved had not been released immediately.
Local and national agencies were notified of the fatalities, and inquiries into the circumstances were under way. Further updates are expected as emergency services and officials continue to assess the impact of the storm and its aftermath.