First published Oct 20, 2026, 4:31:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 20, 2026, 4:31:15 AM UTC

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Orange Rain-flood Warning issued for France - Var

Meteoalarm issued a severe rain-flood warning for Var, France, labeled Orange. The warning lists a future onset at 04:02 UTC on 20 October 2026 and expiry at 22:00 UTC that day.

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Affected location: Var

Illustrative image: Hydraulic installations on the Var river in Nice (France). Weir alongside a hydraulic powerplant. — Olivier Cleynen/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

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The warning identifies a severe rain-flood hazard in Var and specifies its alert period.

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Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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