Severe floods hit Northern France
At the beginning of January 2024, heavy rainfall caused rivers to overflow and flood areas of northern France. This has affected around 1,300 homes, while almost 400 people have been evacuated. Several municipalities in the area have been impacted by power outages and water restrictions.
This image acquired on 5 January 2024 by one of the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellites shows the flooded areas near Vouziers, in the Département of Ardennes.
In response to the floods, the EU Civil Protection Mechanism has been activated, prompting assistance from several Member States to support France's emergency response efforts with technical equipment and first responders.
Copernicus data and services are key to monitoring flooding events and assessing their consequences.
