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French weekly weather forecast October 19-23: heavy rain in south-east
Storms forecast for start of week, with flooding possible
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Rain and cooler temperatures forecast in France this weekend
Strong winds will make it feel colder
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France to see temperatures plunge by up to 15C in 48 hours
Cooler weather is forecast from Friday, just as the Toussaint holidays begin
Wolves rehomed after storm destroys French wildlife park
Animal sanctuary welcomes new lupine guests after a 20-hour cross-country journey
Three captive wolves that were left homeless when Storm Alex destroyed a park in southeast France have been rehomed.
The trio of animals were captured after escaping when the deadly storm struck the valley of Vésubie in Alpes-Maritimes. After a 20-hour cross-country journey, they are now in the Sanctuaire des loups de Frontenay in Deux-Sèvres.
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"We will reassure them as best we can because the wolf is very sensitive to speech," said Béatrice Gérardot, head of Sanctuaire loups 79.
Another eight wolves from the disaster-hit Saint-Martin-Vésubie are expected to join them in the coming weeks.
