Floodwaters Recede in Ille-et-Vilaine, Full Recovery Expected to Take Days

Efforts to restore normalcy continue as roads remain closed, rail services disrupted, and residents begin cleanup operations.

The floodwaters in Ille-et-Vilaine, including the hard-hit areas of Redon and Guipry-Messac, have begun receding, but the process is slow and expected to take several days.
Authorities have lifted evacuation orders in some areas, but safety concerns persist in neighborhoods still partially submerged.
Over 1,100 residents have been evacuated since the flooding began, with significant damage reported to homes and businesses across the region.
Efforts to accelerate recovery include the deployment of high-capacity pumps and the mobilization of volunteers for cleanup operations.
The government has pledged to expedite the disaster declaration process to ensure faster insurance compensation for affected communities.