The heavy rains, which fell since that night in the Gard, have caused damage, indicate the services of the prefecture.
Roads were destroyed, and vehicles carried by the waves, on the commune of Saint-André-de-Majencoules, without making any victim. The department has been on the alert orange since Thursday afternoon for risks of heavy rains and floods.
[#VIGILANCEORANGE] matériels Material damage was found in the town of Saint-André-de-Majencoules without causing any casualties. At the moment, the rains are continuing but with less intensity.
⚠️ Stay cautious in this sector and limit your trips. pic.twitter.com/LCh6N2k2kG
The Gardon is in flood
According to Météo Languedoc, nearly 200 mm of rain fell at 7:30 am on Friday in Vigan, 250 to 280 mm in Villefort.
A flash flood from the Gardon was also observed between Saint-Jean-du-Gard and Anduze, with an increase of 5 meters in one hour.
10:30 am - First overflows near the Gardon d'Anduze. The situation remains under surveillance with the continuation of the Cévennes rains.
Video: Benjamin Polge for Météo Languedoc pic.twitter.com/PSJCYzRNQB
At # Saint-Jean-du-Gard, climb the #crue du #Gardon with the passage of heavy #plains.
From: Météo Alès Cévennes pic.twitter.com/nGprSHezVx
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