Thunderstorms once again wreak havoc, this time in eastern France.
This Tuesday at the end of the morning, a storm cell charged with hail, among others, fell in the town of Plombières-les-Bains, in the Vosges.
Quickly, the streets of the town were invaded by a current of water, carrying hailstones.
France Bleu specifies that the fact that the thunderstorm cloud stagnates caused an accumulation of water that the drainage networks could not absorb.
Two people were injured.
Shops and homes were flooded.
The mayor evokes an "apocalyptic" situation.
⛈ This morning, violent storms of #hail hit the #Vosges.
Impressive images in Plombières-les-Bains where businesses were flooded.
(Marthe Trahin video) pic.twitter.com/5S8qOmGSXy
- Guillaume Séchet (@Meteovilles) June 29, 2021
A 20,000 volt power line was damaged in the area, causing blackouts.
In general, the entire eastern part of the country is affected by thunderstorms on Tuesday.
#thunderstorms on the #Vosges, repair in progress at Val d'Ajol following an incident on a 20,000 volt line, difficult access due to falling trees and hailstones.
Download the Enedis application by my side to know the planned schedule of power restoration pic.twitter.com/ZyB5ksgdKN
- Enedis in Lorraine (@enedis_lorraine) June 29, 2021
In Plombières, "there was up to 60 centimeters of hail accumulated" while in the sector of Bruyères, "up to 10 millimeters of water accumulated in six minutes" fell, told AFP an official. communication to the departmental fire department.
In the village of Tendon, a chalet, visibly struck by lightning, was completely "destroyed", he added.
The main interventions took place for the "draining" of cellars or ground floors, he said, also referring to the fall of tiles or trees on the roads.
This episode recalls the phenomenon that occurred in the Lyon region last week.
In Décines, a hailstorm had similar consequences.
⛈ Impressive images of rain and hail accumulations at # Décines tonight in the metropolis of #Lyon!
The storm was virulent over the Lyonnais.
(video @ant_steyer) pic.twitter.com/78ueDQU3LH
- Guillaume Séchet (@Meteovilles) June 23, 2021
For two weeks, France has been facing very disturbed weather with a succession of stormy weather, often violent.
Several regions suffered damage, including Ile-de-France.
Several tornadoes formed, some causing destruction as in Indre-et-Loire.
During the night from Sunday to Monday, a mudslide formed in the Puy-de-Dôme.