The sustained rains of recent days have caused the rivers of Loire-Atlantique to swell and overflow, a department which was placed on Tuesday on orange “rain flood” alert. by Météo France. The most problematic situations were observed north of the Loire. In Nort-sur-Erdre, eight homes were flooded by a stream, requiring the rehousing of three people with their families. In Héric, five homes were flooded, leading to 16 people being relocated. In Guérande, six homes were flooded, causing two rehousings. In Fay-de-Bretagne, a tree fell on a house.
No casualties were reported. Several municipalities have activated their municipal protection plan (PCS) to coordinate the response of different services to these bad weather, reports the Loire-Atlantique prefecture.
The diverted ring road
In addition, around forty roads in the department were cut due to rising water levels, particularly near Saint-Nazaire and in the Pays de La Retz. But the overflow having the most consequences is located in Nantes, the ring road is still cut this Wednesday in its north-eastern part due to the overflow of the Gesvres, particularly between the Porte de la Beaujoire and the Porte de la Chapelle, indicates Dir-Ouest. A diversion route has been put in place.
The rains having decreased significantly during the night from Tuesday to Wednesday, the situation is improving in Loire-Atlantique.