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Dordogne and Corrèze Face Renewed Flood Risks as Heavy Rains Persist

Météo France issues orange flood alerts with rising water levels and damaging overflows expected through Monday.

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 placed Dordogne and Corrèze under orange flood alerts, with yellow alerts for wind and rain-flood risks also in effect.
  • Vigicrues reports significant rainfall since Saturday, causing rising water levels in the Vézère and Loyre rivers, with further increases anticipated Sunday afternoon.
  • The lower Vézère river has already overflowed, causing damaging floods, particularly in the Montignac area.
  • Winds are expected to reach gusts of 60–80 km/h Sunday afternoon, compounding the hazardous conditions.
  • Flood alerts for both departments have been extended into Monday as heavy rains are forecast to continue.