[HIGHLIGHTS] Storm Louis: his car swept away by a flooded river, a motorist dies drowned in Deux-Sèvres

A 52-year-old man drowned in Deux-Sèvres. His car was swept away by the Chambon, a river in flood.

The department is classified as under surveillance by the gendarmerie. The drama played out this Thursday afternoon in the town of Saint-Georges-de-Noisné, while the department is under surveillance. The victim, a 52- year-old woman, died of drowning. More information to follow.