This was announced on Twitter by French Minister of the Interior Christophe Castaner.
🔴 #Var et #AlpesMaritimes sont placés en #VigilanceRouge.
Si vous habitez ces départements: soyez vigilants, prévenez vos proches et restez à l'écoute des consignes des autorités.
En pensée avec les services de l'État mobilisés sur le terrain pour protéger nos concitoyens. https://t.co/3J7aTQ7JT2
He also reported on ensuring the safety of citizens working in the field of public services.
Earlier, the mayor of Venice, Luigi Brunyaro, called on all concerned to help the city with donations to restore it from the flood.
Presidential Special Representative for International Cultural Cooperation Mikhail Shvydkoy said that Venice must first assess the need for help after the flood, before talking about its provision from Russia.
In October, French authorities introduced an emergency regime in 186 communes in six departments in the south of the country due to flooding.