France: Heavy Rain Expected through end of May 2013

Thelocal.fr reports that after the long, cold winter which saw much of the country hit by snow the French are crying out for some sun, but it seems they will have to wait a while yet. After staying away for much of winter and spring the sun is still not ready to make a regular appearance in France. According to Météo France, the national weather agency, the heavy rain that kept most people trapped in doors over last weekend’s Pentecost holiday is to continue until the end of the month, meaning that Spring 2013 is set to be one of the coldest in the last 20 years. Read article