Rainfall - flooding risk

Rainfall - flooding, protecting yourself : following best practice recommendations

the ministry of Ecological transition together with the ministry of Home affairs and Météo-France launch from August 25 to October 30 the national awareness campaign to prevent flooding risk in the Mediterranean region.

This area, particularly vulnerable, must deal with specific weather conditions, occuring heavy rains each year, mainly in early autumn. These cévenol-like phenomena can cause flash floods, with extensive damage.

This campaign will cover the 15 département of the Mediterranean region [1].

With global warming, it is highly likely that heavy rainfall will be more frequent or violent. It is therefore essential to know the best practice recommendations and anticipate this risk which can surprise suddenly at any moment.

Find out more on the awareness campaign.

Download the press release (Format pdf - 1.6 Mb - 02/09/2021).

Consult the map Vigicrues.

The 8 good recommendations to adopt in case of heavy Mediterranean rains

1. I stay informed
2. I don’t go out in my car and I postpone any journey
3. I don’t go anywhere in my car or on foot
4. I keep away from waterways
5. I don’t go out
6. I don’t go down to the basement but shelter above ground high up
7. I keep an eye on loved ones
8. I don’t go to pick up my children from school.