In Pics: French Riviera After Heavy Flooding and Violent Storms

At least 16 people were killed in violent storms and flooding that struck the chic French Riviera overnight, with three people still missing, President Francois Hollande said on Sunday overnight, with three people still missing, President Francois Hollande said on Sunday.

A boat washed away by flood water is pictured, on October 4, 2015, in Antibes, southeastern France. (AFP Photo)

A young child views a damaged car on Boulevard de La Republique in downtown Cannes, southeastern France, on October 4, 2015. (AFP Photo)
A photo taken on October 4, 2015 shows a damaged loader among damaged cars in Biot, southeastern France, after severe flooding. (AFP Photo)
A picture taken on October 4, 2015, shows a statue of the Virgin Mary (our Lady of Lourdes), floating among waste in a flooded street, in Mandelieu-la-Napoule, southeastern France. (AFP Photo)

Damaged cars are seen in the background as firefighters walk in Mandelieu-la-Napoule, southeastern France, on October 4, 2015. (AFP Photo)
People gather belongings saved from flood waters, on October 4, 2015, in Antibes, southeastern France. (AFP Photo)