Yellow alert in the Meuse for rain, flooding, risk of flooding and snow-ice

At the start of the year, weather conditions are chaotic across a large part of the country and the Meuse is not spared. She is one of the 67 departments placed on yellow vigilance by Météo-France this Thursday, January 9. The Meuse is affected by heavy rain which can lead to floodingas well as the risk of crue.

Risk of overflow

Indeed, because of recent rains and precipitation expected in the coming hours, the situation could become critical for certain areas located near rivers. Vigicruesthe organization in charge of monitoring floods, indicates that this level of vigilance is activated “when risks of overflowing are possible and can cause localized damage”.

Nearby areas also on alert

More than 67 departments are affected by yellow vigilance today. The yellow alert, although not as alarming as the orange maximum alert, requires special attention.

The neighboring departments of the Meuse, such as Ardennes, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle and Nord, also share this alert and are invited to remain vigilant, particularly when traveling near rivers and other water points.

Tomorrow’s day still disrupted

In the Meuse, a yellow alert for strong winds and a risk of snow and ice has also been triggered. Forecasts predict an extension of the yellow snow-ice and flood alert in the Meuse until at least this Friday, January 10.

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