Thousands across California have already had their power cut due to increased wildfire risks, and many more could soon experience the safety shutoffs.

PG&E, California’s largest utility provider, has warned upwards of around 32,000 customers in northern and central parts of the Golden State that they could see their power shut off in an effort to reduce the wildfire risk from energized equipment and power lines.

Massive floods caused serious damage and power outages on Friday in parts of France's mountainous southeast region after days of heavy rain, though there were no immediate reports of any casualties.

Heavy rains in France cause severe flooding with cars and roads submerged:::: Givors, France:: Labegude, France:: “It’s true that the rain was forecast, but we didn’t expect it to come in an instant,