Valencia floods: Apocalyptic scenes as rivers of mud swallow everything in their path
People are trapped in inaccessible areas, cars have been swept away by rushing waters, and streets have turned into rivers – see video and photos
Cannes: Streets turned into rivers by a sudden downpour – Watch video
The French weather service said a new storm is likely to hit Cannes in the afternoon hours
Government pushes for disaster restoration and flood prevention – Managing forests and clearing lots as key priorities
The government is accelerating efforts to restore areas affected by disasters and implement flood prevention measures, with a focus on forest management and the clearing of lots. Reforestation contracts are already being signed for nearly 60,000 hectares that were burned in Attica
