Storm Ashley Sparks Flood Chaos: Regions Brace for Travel Disruptions and Rising Death Toll
October 29, 2024While southern France experiences calmer weather, the Var department remains under an orange alert as of Sunday morning.
Mayor Liliane Boyer of Le Muy reported that 80 to 100 tourists are stranded without transportation and require assistance to reach a train station or airport.
As cleanup efforts progress, the full extent of damage and any injuries from the storm remain unclear.
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Many small municipalities, facing significant costs from rescue operations, will need to rely on departmental emergency funding.
Torrential rain from a recent storm is expected to cause widespread travel disruptions, prompting the Environment Agency to issue hundreds of flood alerts.
In response to the crisis, local authorities have established a unit to ensure the supply of essential services like drinking water, electricity, and food to isolated residents.
Despite the assistance provided, the ongoing needs remain high, highlighting the urgency for additional resources.
The Domaine des Canebières is working on installing a temporary pedestrian bridge, as the damaged bridge is on private property.
The storm has particularly impacted regions such as the vacation island of Sardinia and the Ligurian area in northwest Italy.
The collapse of the only bridge providing access to a leisure residential park has left residents stranded, complicating rescue efforts.
Three medical evacuations by helicopter have occurred, with additional evacuations by military vehicle due to urgent needs.
Summary based on 168 sources
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Sources
The Guardian • Oct 20, 2024
UK weather: Storm Ashley batters Britain with strong winds and rainThe Guardian • Oct 18, 2024
Storm Ashley to bring 80mph winds to parts of UK this weekendYahoo News • Oct 28, 2024
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