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The Catholic pilgrimage site in Lourdes was closed after heavy flooding.

Video. Christian pilgrims in Lourdes evacuated after nearby river overflowood

Updated: 08/09/2024 - 18:06 GMT+2

Approximately 450 pilgrims to the Lourdes shrine in France were evacuated after heavy rainfall caused flooding, submerging the popular pilgrimage site.

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