The prefecture warns of the risks of rising waters in the Rhône

Storm Ciaran did not spare the region. The heavy rains which fell caused a rise in the Rhône river, which continued this Friday, indicated theat the prefecture on social networks.

“Rapid rises in water levels and/or the first localized overflows are possible […] on the section located from Jons to Lyon”, write the State services. Vigicrues has placed this portion on “yellow” alert for the morning. According to the website of Meteo Francethere will be no more vigilance locally for the rest of the day.

THE weather report predicts a resumption of bad weather this weekend in Lyon, with gusts reaching 95 km/h late Saturday morning and rain (7 mm of precipitation) in the afternoon. On Sunday, the weather will be “changeable”, cloudy, with showers, but less wind.


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