France Issues Orange Alert for Heavy Rain and Flooding in 12 Regions
Meteorological service warns of 30-70mm rainfall in areas like Ariège, with risks of river overflows and strong winds; alert to expand to 16 regions.
Key Points
- Orange alert for 12 regions, expanding to 16 tomorrow.
- Ariège expects 30-50mm rain, up to 70mm locally.
- Risks include fluvial flooding and strong wind gusts.
- Advice: Avoid rivers, trees, non-essential travel; shelter indoors.
France's meteorological service has issued an orange alert for intense rainfall across 12 regions, including Ariège, with risks of flooding and river overflows in the coming hours. The warning will expand to 16 regions tomorrow, Wednesday.
The Ariège prefecture reported on social media that the entire department faces 30 to 50 mm of rain, with local accumulations possibly reaching 70 mm. Forecasts from Vigicrues, France's flood risk monitoring service, also predict strong wind gusts alongside potential fluvial flooding.
In response, authorities urged caution, advising residents to stay away from trees and areas with large water accumulations such as rivers and lakes. They recommended seeking shelter in secure indoor spaces, avoiding non-essential travel, and protecting property from wind and floods.
The alert highlights broader weather concerns in France, where heavy precipitation could disrupt daily life and infrastructure near Andorra's northern border. Updates from Vigicrues and local prefectures will provide further details as conditions evolve.
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