Overview
- Météo‑France keeps the department under orange rain‑flood vigilance through Saturday night, warning of a long‑lasting event over saturated ground.
- Over the past 48 hours, totals reached roughly 80 to 120 mm across many areas with local peaks near 120 to 150 mm, and a further 30 to 50 mm is expected on the Roussillon plains Saturday.
- The Agly overflowed at the entrance to Rivesaltes, prompting road closures and two precautionary evacuations as firefighters handled dozens of interventions.
- In Estagel, dry channels became torrents that swept away parked cars, and a section of cliff collapsed onto a bike path with no injuries reported.
- Local officials urge drivers to obey closures at fords after risky crossings were reported in Pollestres, noting the rains will also aid groundwater recharge after prolonged drought.