France experiences an 'unprecedented' winter, with a series of storms, major floods and record rainfall
- Posted on March 5, 2026
- By Le Monde
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France experiences an 'unprecedented' winter, with a series of storms, major floods and record rainfall
February marks the wettest month ever recorded in France since measurements began in 1959, surpassing 1970. For the entire winter, rainfall was 35% above average, making it the eighth-wettest season since records began.
