Saint Tropez Inondations: The Impact of Flooding in Southern France
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Devastating Saint Tropez inondations have struck the Var region on Saturday night, particularly affecting the renowned port of Saint Tropez. Numerous areas were placed under orange weather alert due to this new Mediterranean weather episode impacting southern France.
Impact on Local Businesses
- Water flooded into the storefronts around the port, including popular establishments like Café Sénéquier.
- Business owners were seen using mops to prevent their establishments from being submerged.
- The municipal police restricted access to certain parts of the town center.
Weather Warnings and Emergency Response
As of now, only Var and Alpes-Maritimes remain under orange alert for rain and flooding, while Alpes-de-Haute-Provence has been added to the flood alert list. The Gard and Hérault regions have returned to yellow alert.
The firefighters in Var, the hardest-hit department, had to conduct around a dozen rescues for people trapped by rising waters—either at home or in vehicles.
Road Closures and Safety Measures
- Key roads in the department were closed due to flooding or obstacles on the road.
- This follows recent heavy rains that previously affected areas in Gard and Var.
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