Météo France activated its orange vigilance in five departments, facing two reasons, this Wednesday October 16, 2024. A lot of rain already fell (up to 100 mm) last night in Lozère where TER traffic was cut between Alès and Langogne.
The City of Millau made the decision, “due to the forecast weather conditions”, to close access to the Saoutadou footbridge which spans the Tarn. This closure will be effective this Wednesday, October 16 from 3 p.m. This is, of course, “to ensure the safety of users.”
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TER trains between Alès and Langogne are no longer running due to unstable weather conditions in the Cévennes
A consequence of the weather alerts, orange and yellow, launched by Météo France on several departments in the region for this day. The latest bulletin lists five departments in the orange vigilance section. Two are in Occitania and close by: Gard and Lozère.
In this department, a total of 100 mm of rain has already fallen during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday. And TER train circulation is now interrupted between Alès and Langogne.
In Aveyron, placed on yellow alert by Météo France, the risks of wind, rain, storms and floods are highlighted for this Wednesday.
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