2010 Var floods

[3] The worst hit municipalities were Les Arcs, Figanières, Roquebrune-sur-Argens, Trans-en-Provence, and the subprefecture of Draguignan.

[7] Prime Minister François Fillon announced on 18 June that a declaration of natural catastrophe would be issued "as soon as possible": it will concern the cantons of Besse-sur-Issole, Callas, Cotignac, Draguignan, Fayence, Fréjus, Lorgues, Le Luc and Le Muy.

[2] President Nicolas Sarkozy expressed his condolences to the victims' families and his support for the rescue teams.

[3][7] The floods also killed about 3000 sheep and about 100 horses, leading to problems in disposing of the carcasses, many of which had been swept into a wooded area and were trapped in trees.

[8] A High Speed Train travelling between Nice and Lille was stranded by the floodwaters near Le Luc.