Floods Kill Three in Southern France as Thousands Lose Power

Flooding from heavy rains has struck southern France, killing at least three people, forcing evacuations, and cutting power to thousands of homes.

• At least three people died and one other was injured in floods that swept southern France on Wednesday.
• Authorities found two women, aged 86 and 26, drowned in a basement in Lançon-Provence, and a 75-year-old who died in Saint-Mitre-les-Remparts.
• Authorities evacuated about 250 people from Arles and Saint-Martin-de-Crau to shelters.
• The floods closed roads and rail lines and cut electricity and telephone service across affected areas.
• A fourth death was reported after a man was found dead in Corsica when his vehicle was swept away.
• Officials named the storm Adam, which brought heavy rain and flooding to the region.
• Officials described the flood water levels in southern France as unprecedented after the heavy rains.