Severe thunderstorms, torrential rains, torn roofs… During this particularly rainy month of June, bad weather caused damage in certain regions of the south of France.

A cost of 550 million euros according to insurers

The storms and floods that hit France between June 16 and 29 caused around 235,000 claims at a cost of 550 million euros, the French Insurance Federation (FFA) said in a statement Thursday.

"Among the main material damages are the flooding of many homes and public buildings, as well as collapsing and flying roofs," said the FFA.

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Storm Alex: Macron extends aid for the valleys of the Alpes-Maritimes and orders the administration to accelerate

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Haute-Garonne: Recumbent trees, damaged roofs… Much damage after violent storms

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