Alpes-Maritimes placed on rain and flood alert on Monday
Météo France has placed the Alpes-Maritimes on alert for heavy rain, flooding risk and strong winds overnight on 2 February.
| Updated: 4d ago
The Alpes-Maritimes department has been placed on a rain and flood weather alert for Monday 2 February, according to Météo France.
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The alert will come into effect at 9pm and is expected to last through much of the night.
Heavy rain and strong winds are forecast to develop late in the day.
Rainfall totals could reach up to 70mm in a short period, increasing the risk of surface flooding, particularly in urban areas.
Wind gusts of 60km/h inland and up to 90km/h along the coast are expected.
Snow is forecast above 1,200 metres.Authorities are urging residents to take precautions.