Overview

• Heavy weekend rainfall caused significant flooding on the Vézère, Dronne, and Isle rivers, prompting orange flood alerts in five departments.
• Upstream flood peaks have passed, with the Isle river at Périgueux reaching its highest level since 1993 at 3.43 meters before receding.
• Downstream sections of the Isle and Dronne rivers continue to rise slowly, with a peak expected in the coming hours.
• Preventive evacuations have relocated 138 residents in Dordogne, with material damage reported as minimal, including flooded cellars.
• Thirteen departmental roads remain closed, highlighting ongoing transport challenges as authorities maintain vigilance.