The south-east of the country is facing the passage of storm Monica, causing significant damage in its path. Several people are still missing.
A car with two occupants, of Belgian nationality, had been swept away by the waves while passing over a submersible bridge. One of the occupants was able to get out and be saved by rescuers. A lifeless body was discovered on Sunday by emergency services who were looking for a man who disappeared on Saturday evening in Gagnières (Gard)