Overall Green Flood in France from 14 Jan 2023 01:00 UTC to 29 Jan 2023 01:00 UTC

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Overall Green Flood

in France

Event summary

Flood can have a low humanitarian impact based on the magnitude, exposed population and vulnerability.

GDACS ID	FL 1101816
Death:	0
Displaced:	20
Countries:	France
From - To	14 Jan - 29 Jan

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Réunion, Late January 2023Stormy weather that began late on 25 January 2023 affected several municipalities in Réunion. Firefighters received more than 200 calls from residents affected by flooding. Flood water was reportedly 50 cm deep in Sainte-Marie Municipality. Local media reported several houses flooded in St André. Landslides and flooding cut several roads, in particular in areas around Salazie. One person was rescued from flooding in Sainte-Marie Municipality. Classes were suspended in Sainte-Rose, Saint-Benoît, and Sainte Suzanne.Mon 30 Jan 2023Provided by Copernicus EMS GloFAS

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