Lightning Illuminates Storm Clouds as Severe Weather Continues in South of France

Lightning illuminated clouds over the Herault in southern France on the night of September 15-16, as storms, heavy rain and flooding continued to afflict the Mediterranean coast.

Video posted on September 16 shows lightning flashes at Serignan beach, outside Beziers.

The extreme weather and flooding in the Herault and Gard departments has claimed at least nine lives, local news reports citing officials said. Credit: @tikibzh via Storyful