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Yellow weather alert continues in Alpes-Maritimes and Var

The Alpes-Maritimes and Var remain on a yellow alert for heavy rain and flooding risk until Wednesday evening.

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By Camille Bidard

Both the Alpes Maritimes and the Var region remain on a yellow weather alert due to heavy rain and the risk of flooding.

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The warning issued on Tuesday by meteo France has been extended to 6pm this Wednesday evening.

The region has experienced heavy rain throughout the night continuing into the early hours of this morning and is expected to ease as the day progresses.

At present no damage has yet been reported.

Residents are advised to take extra care on the region's roads this Wednesday morning and to avoid coastal areas, due to high waves and strong winds forecast.