The French government has produced a set of guidelines aimed at keeping people safe as flooding becomes a more frequent occurrence in France. READ ALSO Four dead and one missing after south east France hit by storms and floodsCars can easily be swept away in flood waters. If flooding does strike in your area, you should follow the advice of local authorities and emergency services but there are also some general precautions you can take. Do not get in the car - several of the people who died this weekend were in cars swept away by flood waters. Photo: AFPAfter the flood waters have subsided and you go home you need to be aware of several dangers if your home has been flooded.

Source: The Local November 25, 2019 09:00 UTC