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Dordogne and Corrèze Brace for Flood Peaks as Rivers Continue to Rise

Orange flood alerts remain in place with significant overflows forecast overnight; emergency services report evacuations but no casualties.

Dimanche matin, neuf routes départementales étaient coupées, selon la même source. (photo d’illustration)
Les deux départements sont également placés en vigilance jaune pour vent et pluies-inondations.
En Dordogne, le niveau de la Vézère est  passé d'un mètre à 19 heures samedi à 4,75 mètres à midi dimanche. (Photo d'illustration)
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Overview

  • Météo-France has maintained orange flood vigilance for Dordogne and Corrèze, with peak water levels expected around midnight Monday.
  • The Vézère, Loyre, and Auvézère rivers have experienced rapid rises, with the Vézère surging from 1 meter to 4.75 meters in under 17 hours.
  • Flooding has been reported in Montignac and surrounding areas, leading to evacuations of six residents and 18 Austrian tourists.
  • Emergency services have conducted 28 interventions, including vehicle evacuations, while confirming no casualties so far.
  • Authorities continue to monitor the situation as persistent rainfall increases the risk of additional damaging overflows.