France is considered particularly exposed to flood risks

Paris - 07.07.2026: France is among the countries in Europe that are particularly exposed to flood risks relative to population, area and infrastructure. Government analyses put the number of potentially affected residents at around 18 to 18.5 million. Dangers threaten both along major rivers and on the coasts, where storm surges and rising sea levels can lead to temporary inundations. The high exposure stems from several structural factors. Extensive, densely built river lowlands, heavily used coastal zones and the topography of some regions increase vulnerability. Added to this are land ...