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51 departments have been placed on yellow alert by Météo-France. Indeed, avalanches, floods and snowfall are expected.
Published on 03/01/2025 06:00
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Vigilance is required today for a good part of the northern half, the Alps, Alpes-Maritimes, Deux-Sèvres, Vendée and Lozère. Indeed, avalanches, floods and snowfall are expected there. The following weather data was updated on January 2 at 3:00 p.m.
An avalanche alert in 6 departments
Météo-France is issuing a yellow avalanche warning for the Alps and the Alpes-Maritimes. A potential change in weather and temperatures would also have an effect on downstream areas. Floods could therefore affect them. The end of this yellow alert is expected during the evening at midnight.
14 departments on flood alert
A yellow vigilance level was announced by Météo-France due to expected flooding in Normandy, Aisne, Ardennes, Deux-Sèvres, Marne, Oise, Seine-et-Marne , in Val-d'Oise, in Yvelines, in Ille-et-Vilaine and in Vendée. The cumulative rainfall will show 2.2 mm in places. Residents of areas usually subject to flooding, such as Automne, Meuse, Sèvre Niortaise, Touques, Seine, Rance and Lay, are also urged to exercise caution due to the risk of flooding. This yellow level alert remains valid until midnight this evening.
Snowfall in 31 departments
In addition, Météo-France declares a yellow alert for snowfall for the North-East, Burgundy-Franche-Comté, the inner suburbs of Île-de-France, Nord-Pas-de- Calais, Essonne, Eure-et-Loir, Lozère, Mayenne, Sarthe, Côtes-d'Armor, Manche and Somme today (0.21 cm expected locally). A feeling of -18°C may accompany these snowfalls. It is estimated that the yellow level of this alert will end this morning at noon.
To stay safe, follow the instructions given in the event of an alert and be vigilant as the situation evolves.
- Precautionary rules should be taken into consideration:
- protect yourself from falls and protect others by clearing snow and salting the sidewalks in front of your home, while avoiding blocking water drains
- keep yourself informed with the authorities
- do not use combustion heaters continuously
- if you are stopped on the road, leave your vehicle only on orders from the authorities
- protect your water pipes from freezing
- install generators outside the house
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