Heavy Rain Leaves Roads Flooded in Marseille

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Flash flooding hit parts of Provence, in the south of France, on the morning of Monday, October 4, with Meteo-France recording 173 mm of rainfall in Marseille overnight.

Meteo-France warned of the risk of significant flooding along the Huveaune River.

Locals were urged to stay vigilant as stormy weather was expected to last into the night, with status red and orange warnings issued for some areas.

This footage, posted by Twitter user @Corones13, shows floodwater gushing down a road on the outskirts of Marseille. Credit: @Corones13 via Storyful