Overview
- Aschbach in Bas-Rhin, which was hit Sunday by sudden storms, saw streets and homes flood within minutes.
- The mayor said about 50 houses took on water in basements and ground floors, with levels near 1.5 meters in spots.
- Crews on Monday used excavators and high-pressure water jets to clear thick mud, and two roads stayed impassable.
- Residents and farmers reported wrecked cars, torn-up floors, and livestock moved to safety, with early repair bills around €40,000 for some.
- Heavy hail and up to 60 millimeters of rain also struck Les Herbiers in Vendée, in a week that Franceinfo says brought twice April’s rainfall in just ten days.