As the rainy season begins – and even if the showers become rarer than usual – the risk during this period is not less. The hurricane season causes episodes of heavy rain, which can generate sudden and localized rises in water, which are particularly dangerous. It is important to remember that we can protect ourselves by adopting good behavior (Photo: www.imazpress.com)
In Reunion, floods mainly occur during the rainy season between December and April.
In connection with the influence of the relief, these are the coastal areas of the island where the rains not linked to a cyclone or a tropical storm are the most significant (more than 50%).
These phenomena, which can be difficult to anticipate, bring, over a short period of time, a significant quantity of water.
– In case of rain and floods, let’s have the right reflexes –
Beforehand and for greater peace of mind, it is recommended to prepare an emergency kit and place it in an easily accessible place. This is a kit that will allow you to live independently for three days. It should be tailored to your needs.
In the event of a sudden rise in water levels, it is important not to travel, either on foot or by car, and to seek shelter at higher ground if possible. The following actions can save your life:
• do not travel on foot;
• do not take your car;
• get up high;
• do not pick up your children from school (unless instructed by the authorities);
• stay at your workplace;
• move away from watercourses and ravines;
• do not cross a ford;
• and not put yourself in danger for your animals.
• follow the instructions of the authorities given via the radio, social networks, etc.;
The best way to avoid danger is to prepare for it; It is therefore essential that everyone adopts the right reflexes in the event of intense rain.
Even outside of a cyclonic episode, intense rains leading to flash floods are dangerous.
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– A communication campaign to warn of heavy rain –
For the second year in a row, the Ministry of Ecological Transition, Biodiversity, Forests, Sea and Fisheries in conjunction with the Ministry of the Interior are launching a campaign to raise awareness among populations of the specific risks of intense rain overseas.
The new edition will be broadcast from until February 6, 2025.
This initiative aims to raise awareness of natural risks and promote individual resilience in a context where intense rains and floods can be devastating.
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