France: Three Departments Still in a State of Maximum Emergency

Three departments in France remain under a maximum state of emergency following 37 consecutive days of heavy rain, marking the longest streak since weather records began in 1959.

Red Alert in Three Departments

According to the latest bulletin from Météo-France, a red alert level is maintained in the departments of Loire-Atlantique, Charente-Maritime, and Maine-et-Loire.
Additionally, the departments of Gironde and Loire, as well as Hérault, remain under orange alert.

Disappearance and Increased Risks

In the Chalon region, a man was reported missing two days ago after his boat capsized on the Loire River, as Storm “Bédré” threatens to worsen conditions in certain areas.

Support for Affected Farmers

Meanwhile, Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard has expressed solidarity with farmers affected by the floods, highlighting that they are among the first impacted by climate change.
She assured that “all compensation measures will be taken in their favor,” specifying that the government “will assess the extent of the damage once the water recedes.”

Expedited Compensation

In this context, the French government has announced a series of measures to expedite compensation for flood victims and prepare for water withdrawal operations.
A statement from the French government presidency indicates that “to facilitate the handling of claims by insurance companies, discussions regarding the declaration of natural disaster status in other departments will be held in an additional meeting.”