the four departments on yellow alert for flooding

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After heavy rains last week across France, causing impressive flooding in the south-east of the country, such as in Annonay, in Ardèche, vigilance is required.

In Brittany, this Monday, October 21, the four departments were placed in yellow vigilance rain-flood.

A Depression-Driven Disruption Ashley

In fact, the rain sets in for the day on a northwest quarter. There is significant rain in the regions bordering the Channel, particularly Brittany. A depression driven disruption Ashleyexplains Météo France.

While the soils are saturatedthis rain therefore increases the risk of rivers overflowing.

“Moderate overflows to be expected”

Thus, in Ille-et-Vilaine, the rivers Ille and Illetnortheast of Rennes, are also placed in yellow alert for floods. “The rain observed since Wednesday and forecast until Monday evening will have an effect on water levels, particularly in Chasné. Moderate overflows are therefore to be expected,” specifies the prefecture.

She insists on the compliance with instructions authorities and the need to be informed. The prefecture also gives some essential advice: monitor rising waters, do not commit yourself in any wayon foot or by car, on a submerged road and walk away watercourses.

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