Heavy rain and thunderstorms has been affecting parts of southern France since 6 September resulting in casualties.

The most affected Department was Gard where three people have been slightly injured.

On 7 September, light to moderate rain with isolated thunderstorms is forecast over most parts of France while on 8 September, light rain is expected in the South East of France.

Meteo France has issued an orange alert for storms across eleven Departments and for rain/flood across three Departments of southern France (including the Gard Department).