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Thunderstorms in Paris and Île-de-France: yellow alert this Thursday

The weather is still very unstable, and a risk of thunderstorms is once again forecast for part of France this May 30, 2024. Météo France has placed 40 départements under yellow alert for thunderstorms this Thursday. Paris and the 7 other departments of the Île-de-France region are affected by this alert. We take a look at the forecast.

Thunderstorms: where does the water pouring into metro stations go?

Numerous videos showing the flooding of metro stations were posted on social networks during the heavy storms of August 16, 2022. But do you know how this water is evacuated?

Drought: shall floodings during the thunderstorms expected next week be feared?

France is in the grip of record-breaking drought, with soils exceptionally arid. After another heatwave, rainfalls and thunderstorms are expected next week and likely to cause floodings in the country.

Sulfur odor in Paris and Île-de-France: analyses are ongoing

Last Sunday evening, Paris and Ile-de-France inhabitants have been disturbed by a strange sulfur odor in the air for some and a smell of burning for others. If internet users have shared their worries on social network, Paris firefighters attribute these smells to the sever storms this weekend. Analyses are ongoing to determine the origin. Results should be known later today.