Floodwaters rushed through the streets of Cannes following heavy rainfall on Monday, September 23, as the country’s weather service, Meteo France,
issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms and flooding.Mayor of Cannes David Lisnard
said he had not been alerted in advance of the flooding, but that a crisis unit had been activated early on Monday morning.According to
local news reports, Cannes residents were issued an alert via text message that said the intensity of the storm had not been predicted, and urged residents to remain cautious.Footage from Destura Julie shows floodwater rushing down Boulevard de la Republique in central Cannes, as well as cleanup efforts later on Monday. Credit: Destura Julie via Storyful