Two southern France departments placed on orange weather alert for rain and floods Sunday
Météo-France forecasts heavy rainfall of up to 180 millimetres in the two southern France departments.
Written by EGazette’s AI. The facts are drawn from cited sources; the analysis is the AI’s own.
Météo-France has placed the Aude and Pyrénées-Orientales departments on orange alert for the risk of rain and flooding from Sunday.
According to the meteorological service, heavy rainfall is expected, with up to 80 millimetres of precipitation in just a few hours. Cumulative totals could locally reach between 150 and 180 millimetres over the course of Sunday.
This orange alert level signals a significant risk of sudden flooding, particularly in areas most exposed to flash floods and surface run-off.
Local authorities are likely to urge residents of both departments to exercise caution, especially when travelling or driving in low-lying areas or near watercourses.
Météo-France is expected to continue monitoring the situation and may adjust the alert level depending on upcoming forecasts.
Sources
- L’Aude et les Pyrénées-Orientales en vigilance orange pluie et inondations dimanche — Le Monde — Une
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