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While Mediterranean rainy episodes aren’t unusual for this time of year, Météo-France notes the prolonged duration and potential for widespread overflows in low-lying areas necessitate heightened vigilance.
Météo-France stated in its 10 p.m. bulletin.
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Accumulations could reach 150 millimeters locally by Saturday morning, with a total of 300 millimeters possible over the entire event. Several waterways are under yellow alert for potential flooding.
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The Gard departmental council proactively closed several bridges and ford crossings Friday afternoon.
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The city of Nîmes announced the cancellation of the planned inaugurations of the Christmas market at the cathedral and the ice rink, originally scheduled for Friday evening.
Pro tip – Before traveling, check the vigicrues website (vigicrues.gouv.fr) for real-time river levels and flood warnings in the Gard department.
why: Heavy rainfall is impacting the Gard department in southern France. who: The affected population includes residents and travelers in the Gard department, with potential expansion to the Hérault department. What: Météo-France has issued an orange alert for rain and floods,anticipating accumulations of up to 300 millimeters of rain. The gard departmental council has closed bridges and ford crossings, and the city of Nîmes canceled Christmas market inaugurations. How: The rainfall is intensifying, organizing into slow-moving bands, and is expected to persist until Monday. The prefect of Gard is urging vigilance and responsible travel.
