France weather report: Rainfall and flood risk trends

A recent ranking by the holiday booking platform Holidu identifies several cities in the Hauts-de-France region, specifically in the Nord and Pas-de-Calais departments, as among the rainiest in France for the October to December period. Annecy holds the top position, while Roubaix, Tourcoing, and Calais appear in the top 30. Other notable cities in the region, such as Dunkerque and Lille, also feature in the top 50 list.

Separately, data regarding flood risks in France indicates that approximately one in four French citizens lives in a municipality exposed to flooding. While Brittany is often perceived as high-risk, the southwest region shows a higher concentration of cities located in flood-prone zones. Flooding remains one of the most frequent natural disasters in the country, causing significant material damage to homes and potential health risks due to persistent humidity.