France under water: Shocking images filmed in the center of Rive-de-Giers (Loire)

Flooding hit Rive-de-Gier with unprecedented violence, reaching over 2 meters of water in some streets. The town center was quickly submerged, leaving residents little time to react. Despite several recent warnings, the power of this event took everyone by surprise, including Météo France. A wave of unprecedented intensity swept through the city, sweeping away cars and property in its path.