Flooding continues in northern France as rain keeps falling on already-saturated ground

An aerial view of Estree, a town in the Pas-de-Calais department, flooded by the overflowing of the Canche River after days of heavy rain, 10 November 2023. © Pascal Rossignol/Reuters

While the highest level flood warnings have been lifted in northern France, several departments are still under water, as rain is expected to continue throughout the week.

“The situation remains worrying, as precipitation should… intensify Monday and Tuesday,” warned the Pas-de-Calais prefecture. “Tuesday should be marked by heavy and more intense rain, which could have a considerable impact on waterways.”