Storms ease in southern France

Forecasters predicted better weather today as southern France reeled from storms that killed five people, forced thousands to evacuate their homes and crippled transport.

Thu, 04 Dec, 2003 - 08:44

Forecasters predicted better weather today as southern France reeled from storms that killed five people, forced thousands to evacuate their homes and crippled transport.

Just eight regions, down from 19 at the height of the flooding on Tuesday, were covered by storm warnings early today from the national weather service.

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