Storm Charles causes severe flooding and river flooding in Corsica

Published at: 13/11/2026 09:26 AM

The passage of storm Charles over the Mediterranean island of Corsica, in France, generated torrential rains and floods of great magnitude that caused the overflow of the Tavignano River and structural damage to the Baliri bridge, located in the town of Corte. Given the intensity of rainfall and the rapid increase in flows, the French weather service initially activated an orange alert in the department of Haute-Corse to protect the population.

Although the warning level later dropped to yellow after a partial stabilization in the volume of the waters, civil protection agencies maintained strict vigilance in the face of the risk of possible flooding downstream. In addition, the authorities reported severe damage due to gusts of intense winds and heavy rains in various areas of the French Riviera, forcing the deployment of emergency equipment in the most vulnerable areas.

The climate phenomenon had already left a trail of effects at the beginning of the week after its passage through Portugal and Spain. In both nations of the Iberian Peninsula, the storm forced the preventive closure of schools, caused the cancellation of numerous commercial flights and caused extensive material damage due to urban and rural floods.

Emergency and climate monitoring services in France continue to evaluate affected infrastructures in Corsica and the Mediterranean coast while conditions of atmospheric instability persist. The authorities maintain the call to citizens to exercise extreme caution and avoid traffic through areas close to waterways.

Mazo News Team