Roads and bridges suffered major damage in Le Lavandou, the commune’s mayor said. Le Lavandou sits around 30km (18 miles) east of St Tropez, and is a popular holiday spot on the French Riviera.

Initial estimates from state and county assessors already place damages from Tuesday’s devastating flash flood at more than ...

A tribute to 309 British and Commonwealth First World War soldiers executed by their comrades has been refurbished after flood damage. One memorialised British soldier was shot by a firing squad ...

Shivakumar added that 70% of the city’s 210 flood-prone areas have been addressed, with work ongoing in the remainder. According to India Today, the war room facilitated immediate interventions ...