In Libourne, the Dordogne has spilled into streets, though damage remains limited for now. A new storm and high tides have worsened the pressure on already saturated ground.
Western France floods deepen after 35 days of rain
People look at a flooded street in Gironde as severe flooding hits western France
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The government warns the flood episode is far from over. Red alerts cover parts of the west, including Loire-Atlantique and Maine-et-Loire. In Angers, lower districts are under water and some residents have moved out. More than 1,700 people were evacuated in Lot-et-Garonne. Power cuts still affect thousands of homes.
Forecasters expect drier weather soon, but Météo-France and Vigicrues stress that rivers will keep rising as upstream water flows towards the sea.