Severe flooding in southern France cuts power to 7,200, closes A9 motorway

Heavy rain in Gard and Herault departments caused flooding that disrupted traffic and closed part of the A9 motorway, leaving 7,200 customers without power. The event is a localized weather incident, with no reported casualties or major infrastructure damage beyond the immediate disruption. It highlights regional vulnerability to extreme weather but has limited broader economic or geopolitical impact.