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Cars are seen washed up in Rive-de-Gier, central France, after torrential rains and flooding submerged roads and railways.

Video. Italy and France hit by severe flooding after heavy rain

Updated: 20/10/2024 - 12:30 GMT+2

The red and orange weather alerts in place across Italy are expected to remain in place until Tuesday.

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