Brittany Faces Historic Flooding as Crises Intensify

Three departments remain under red alert for severe flooding, with thousands evacuated and infrastructure heavily impacted.

The Ille-et-Vilaine, Morbihan, and Loire-Atlantique departments are under red alert due to record-breaking rainfall and severe river flooding.
Over 1,100 people have been evacuated across affected regions, with Redon and Rennes experiencing significant disruptions to transportation and daily life.
The Vilaine River is expected to surpass historic flood levels, with officials predicting the peak of the flooding to occur between Thursday and Saturday.
Transportation networks, including major roads and railways, remain severely disrupted, with train services between Rennes and Nantes halted until at least Saturday.
Authorities have declared the flooding a natural disaster, with long-term solutions being discussed to address urban planning and climate adaptation challenges.