Since November 6, the Pas-de-Calais department has been facing an “exceptional flood” of the coastal river Aa and that of the Liane. Fifty-five municipalities in the department were flooded or partially flooded, according to the prefecture. The Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmanin, reported “seven people injured”.
The images in this photo report, in Blendecques, show the extent of the damage. – Credits: François Greuez
Blendecques – November 7, 2023
© FRANCOIS GREUEZ/SIPA (published on 09/11/2023)