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Storms in France: two people struck by lightning in Pyrenees
We look at where and when storms are expected this week
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Major section of A1 motorway closes for nearly two weeks in northern France
Drivers heading towards Lille, Belgium and the Netherlands should allow extra time and follow diversion routes
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Var wildfire continues with strong winds raising fears of flare-ups
Gironde fire contained and evacuees can return home. 12 departments on heightened risk of fires
Drones to combat toxic caterpillars
Concept is tested in Mediterranean area
Researchers in Cannes are testing a new way to dispel the toxic chenilles processionnaires (processionary caterpillars) spreading across France: using drones to spray them with natural insecticide.
An experiment was due to start over a 20-hectare area near the Mediterranean resort in December, using drones in affected areas to identify the nests, and destroy them.
