Parts of southeastern France and northwest Italy are on high alert following ... The rains were slowly easing and were expected to move steadily south and east during the next 24 hours.

The scientist was asked if southern France would be able to withstand the heavy rains experienced in northern Italy, to which Mr Séchet said: “Probably not.” Pointing the finger at decision ...

An Italian fireman died and at least 19 people were unaccounted for in France and Italy on Saturday after floodwaters tore through border regions. The storm, dubbed Alex, prompted heavy flooding ...