Météo-France placed, on Monday 24 November, the Gironde, Dordogne and Corrèze on orange alert for the risk of rain flooding, due to ongoing episodes of heavy rain in the South West. An orange warning will be in place from 10am on Monday and is expected to remain in place until 6pm, when the rain moves south.
The expected accumulation could cause major flooding in some rivers, especially the Isle and Vézère, which are already under monitoring, according to Vigicrues.
According to the 6 o’clock bulletin, in three departments, “accumulation of 50 to 60 mm, locally 70 mm or more, widely expected over 24 hours”. “Over the last twelve hours, we have recorded 20 to 40 mm spread quite widely along the Gironde-Corrèze axis,” further determines the meteorological agency.
Authorities called for caution, especially near flood zones and open roads. Météo-France recommends limiting travel in affected areas.
Rainfall accumulations will also be abundant in the departments of Ain, Isère, Savoie and Haute-Savoie, which will remain on yellow alert.
