France: France was on alert Monday over flooding risks, particularly in the country's southwest, as severe weather looms. Weather service Meteo-France issued red alerts for two departments and orange alerts for 21 others over flooding and heavy rain risks.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Southwestern Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne departments are on red alerts. Water levels in the capital are said to be rising, with the Seine reaching 3.29 meters (10.8 feet) as of the morning, compared with its usual level of between 1 and 2 meters (3.3 to 6.6 feet), according to broadcaster BFMTV, citing Paris City Hall.

Heavy snowfall with high risk of avalanches is also expected around the Pyrenees mountain range and the Alps.