Flood levels continue to rise in western France, inundating towns and cutting off roads. Much of the heavy rain was caused by Storm Herminia as it swept across western Europe recently. Rennes, the capital city of Brittany saw almost 200mm of rain through January which is three times the average amount expected at this time of year.

Storm Herminia battered western France on Sunday, January 26, bringing heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds. Herminia unleashed torrential downpours in Brittany, with Rennes facing its worst flooding in 40 years.