The accumulations of rain and the number of lightning are likely to be very important this Monday in the Alpes-Maritimes, placed in orange vigilance “rain-flood” by Météo-France. So, as a precaution, the prefect decided to close all schools from noon.
“He asks parents to come and pick up their children from school from 11:30 am and go home, state services specify. Children who could not be taken care of will be kept safe in their establishment. “
In Nice and Cannes in particular, the town halls have also decided to close parks and public gardens at the start of the afternoon. The rainstorm episode is expected to be most intense between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., according to forecasts.
Companies urged to “release” their employees
In addition, the prefecture “asks companies and administrations to release their staff early”.
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