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France - Severe weather and floods (ECHO 21 Jan 2026)
Pubdate: 1/21/2026 12:44:45 PM

Since 18 January, heavy rainfall and strong winds have been affecting southern France, particularly the Aude, Hérault, and Corsica departments, causing floods, evacuations, and damage.
According to media reports, the neighborhoods of Maraussan and Mayolle in the city of Narbonne have been evacuated because of flooding. In addition, many roads have been cut off in the affected departments.
On 21–22 January, light to moderate precipitation is expected across southern and western France. Orange alerts for rain-flood and high waves are in effect over western France.

(1/21/2026 1:17:03 PM - 1/22/2026 9:30:03 AM)

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Floods and flash flood alerts in the last 24 hours (ECHO 21 Jan 2026)
Pubdate: 1/21/2026 12:44:45 PM

France: warning levels 2/3 for rivers Odet and Laïta.
Greece: warning level 3/3 for Peloponnese, 2/3 for central Greece.
Italy: warning level 3/3 for Sicilia, Sardegna and Calabria regions.
Poland: threshold level 2/3 for Odra and Brda rivers.
United Kingdom: warning level 2/3 for England region.

(1/21/2026 1:17:03 PM - 1/22/2026 9:30:03 AM)

12916

Mozambique - Severe weather and floods, update (ECHO 21 Jan 2026)
Pubdate: 1/21/2026 12:44:45 PM

The humanitarian impact of the widespread flooding that has been affecting southern Mozambique since 24 December is increasing.
According to the National Disaster Management Institute (INGD), as of 21 January, 52 people died, six people are missing, 30 have been injured, and 95 306 people have been displaced in 82 accommodation centres, with a total of 644 613 affected people across the country. In addition, 3 354 houses have been destroyed.
Water levels continue rising due to important yields realised in the upstream dams, located in western parts of the county and in the neighbouring ones.
On 19 January, the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) was activated for flooding and severe erosion.
On 17 January, the Copernicus EMS was activated in rapid mapping mode (), and 28 maps have been produced so far.
On 21-22 January, more rainfall is still forecast over the country; drier conditions are expected in southern Mozambique on 23 January.

(1/21/2026 1:17:03 PM - 1/22/2026 9:30:03 AM)

12917

Chile – Wildfire (ECHO 21 Jan 2026)
Pubdate: 1/21/2026 12:44:45 PM

Since 1 January, a series of wildfires have been raging across central Chile, causing an escalating death toll and widespread destruction. The most affected regions are La Araucanía, Biobío, Maule, Metropolitana, and Ñuble.
Between 1 and 21 January, the National Forestry Corporation (CONAF) recorded 17 active fires, and the total area burned surpassed 61 000 hectares.
As of 20 January, national authorities reported at least 20 fatalities, more than 7 000 people affected, and 590 homes destroyed.
According to the JRC Global Wildfire Information System (GWIS), fire-danger levels are forecast to range from high to very extreme across the Biobío, Ñuble, La Araucanía, Maule, and Metropolitana regions.
On 20 January, the Union Civil Protection Mechanism (UCPM) was activated at the request of the Chilean authorities. The request concerns the deployment of a Fire Assistance Support Team (FAST), including aerial coordinators, analysts, and planning professionals, to strengthen coordination and strategic planning capacities.
On 21 January, the Copernicus EMS was activated in rapid mapping mode ().

(1/21/2026 1:17:03 PM - 1/22/2026 9:30:03 AM)

12918

Tunisia - Floods (ECHO 21 Jan 2026)
Pubdate: 1/21/2026 12:44:45 PM

Heavy rainfall and strong winds have been affecting eastern Tunisia since 18 January, causing floods and river and wadi overflow that resulted in casualties and damage.
Media reports, as of 20 January, four fatalities in the Moknine city of the Monastir governorate, in north-eastern Tunisia. Traffic disruption has been reported in the cities of Nabeul and Kélibia in the Nabeul governorate, and approximately 105 roads are affected in the Monastir governorate.
On 21-22 January, more rain is expected over the whole country, with thunderstorms in northern Tunisia.

(1/21/2026 1:17:03 PM - 1/22/2026 9:30:03 AM)

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