In Chailles (Loir-et-Cher), around 100 mm of rain fell in a single night on October 17. And many questions remain unanswered. “We are going to study, try to understand the phenomenon,” said the mayor, Florent Marmagne, at the beginning of November. The New Republic.
Several residents were hit hard by this flood. The councilor submitted a natural disaster recognition file to the prefecture for thirty housing units. “For some, there is not much damage, for others, it is much more significant,” according to the mayor.
Up to 2.50 meters of water
Houses were submerged in the lower part of the town but also higher up due to a field reaching water saturation. Above all, the mayor wants to understand because the situation is likely to recur with climate change.
Concerning the waterlogged field, elected officials are considering digging a ditch there to drain the water more easily. The response to the recognition of the state of natural disaster should occur in the coming days. This will speed up insurance files.
To find out more: read the article by The New Republic.
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