The city in Southern France is facing a sudden and powerful weather event as torrential rain sweeps across the region, triggering dangerous flash floods. What began as scattered showers quickly escalated into intense downpours, overwhelming drainage systems and flooding roads within minutes. [MSM related article linked at bottom] WATCH Wild WeatherUS Sep 21 report transcript below "France in CHAOS! Marseille is Underwater! Flash Floods Turn Streets into Rivers"-ANOTHER sudden hydro meteorological event in 2025 transcript- The city of Marseilles is facing a sudden and powerful weather 0:24 event as torrential rain sweeps across the region, triggering dangerous flash floods. 0:29 What began as scattered showers quickly escalated into intense downpours, 0:34 overwhelming drainage systems and flooding roads within minutes. 0:58 Residents have been urged to stay indoors as emergency services respond to rising water levels 1:05 in multiple districts. The storm has brought with it sheets of rain, loud claps of thunder, and 1:12 lightning that briefly illuminates the skyline, creating an unsettling atmosphere across the city. 1:34 Streets that only hours earlier bustled with cars and pedestrians are now transformed 1:39 into rivers with water rushing through intersections and pooling in low-lying areas. 2:03 Drivers who ignored warnings have found themselves trapped in stalled vehicles, 2:08 and emergency teams are working under pressure to reach those in need. 2:26 The volume of rainfall is extraordinary. With some areas receiving as much water 2:32 in a single evening as they would normally see over several weeks. As 2:36 rain continues to hammer the city, the threat of landslides on nearby slopes 2:40 has increased and authorities are monitoring vulnerable zones closely. 2:57 Not that. 3:02 In several neighborhoods, residents have been moving belongings to higher floors, worried that 3:06 groundle apartments and basement could be flooded. The local transport network is under strain with 3:13 trams and buses delayed or cancelled and the train station experiencing significant disruptions. 3:40 [Music] 3:41 Many shops and businesses closed early and sporting and cultural events were postponed 3:46 to ensure public safety. Emergency sirens have been heard in various quarters as first 3:51 responders navigate flooded streets with inflatable boats and specialized vehicles. 4:21 Citizens are advised not to underestimate the force of the 4:23 water. Even shallow streams have shown the power to sweep away small cars and debris. 4:29 Schools are preparing contingency plans for closures if conditions do not improve by morning, 4:34 while hospitals remain on alert for weather related injuries and emergencies. 5:09 The heavy storm clouds show little sign of clearing quickly and meteorologists warned 5:14 that the peak of rainfall is expected during the evening hours with the potential for additional 5:19 flooding through the night. Inside homes, the mood is tense but cautious. Families are 5:25 gathering around radios and phones following the latest updates, while some neighborhoods 5:31 organize community efforts to help elderly residents or those with limited mobility. 6:08 Volunteers have already begun distributing sandbags to the most at risk streets. 6:13 Firefighters have reported dozens of interventions ranging from pumping water 6:18 out of flooded garages to rescuing motorists stranded on major roads. 6:58 The sheer intensity of the storm is testing the resilience of Marseilles's infrastructure, 7:02 revealing weaknesses in drainage systems and exposing the city's vulnerability to extreme 7:07 weather. As the night progresses, the sound of relentless rain dominates the air, blending with 7:14 the occasional whale of sirens and the roar of water cascading through gutters and alleyways.
related story in The Connection
https://www.connexionfrance.com/news/flash-floods-hit-brittany-and-south-one-dead/745295
related post https://cityofangels25.blogspot.com/2025/09/italy-sudden-downpour-triggers.html
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