Event Brief
Southwest France on High Alert as Garonne Floods
Filed: Feb 17, 2026 at 6:07 AM ET
Summary: The Garonne River has flooded towns in southwest France, prompting evacuations as water levels rise.
WHO: National Weather Agency
WHAT: Flooding of villages and towns
WHEN: Feb 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: France
WHY: Burst banks of the River Garonne
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