France declares 45 Herault municipalities disaster zones after floods

France has officially declared 45 municipalities in the Herault region as natural disaster areas following recent heavy rainfall and flooding. The declaration enables state compensation for affected residents and businesses. The event underscores recurring flood risk in the region, though no casualty figures or economic impact estimates are provided.

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