Landes. Floods: an operational command post based in Peyrehorade – South West

The operational command post has been meeting in Peyrehorade since 2:30 p.m., in the presence of the sub-prefect of Dax. The level reached 5.50 m under the Peyrehorade bridge, a level reached in 2018. For the mayor of Peyrehorade, Didier Sakilarides, it was a major flood and the speed of which surprised. “I think there were releases upstream. For the moment, we have not evacuated people, those who had to leave have made their arrangements. “

Schools, such as college, have started sending students back to their homes, and kindergarten was closed last night. The flood peak is expected in the evening, the roads around Peyrehorade are closed, several motorists who have entered closed roads had to be rescued by the firefighters. At the town hall, the phones are no longer silent, many are looking for information to get home this evening …

Red vigilance on the reunited Gaves

The Landes department is placed on flood red meteorological vigilance on this Bec du Gave section for the flood phenomenon. “A significant rain and snow event has affected the Gaves basins since Thursday noon, causing significant to significant floods. On the combined Gaves, under the effect of the flooding of the Gaves, the influence of the tide has faded and the levels are clearly on the rise. The level of damaging overflows has already been reached and will continue to increase until Friday evening. Major flood causing damaging overflows, mainly in Peyrehorade. »Indicates the Landes prefecture.

She gives some advice on behavior: “I stay at home and I keep myself informed with the authorities. I don’t use my car. I am not going to pick up my children from school. I move away from streams, low points and bridges and reach the highest point possible. I take refuge upstairs, as a last resort on the roof, I do not go down to the basements. I evacuate only on order of the authorities, taking my emergency kit. “

For any further information, you can consult the Météo France website at the following address: https://www.vigicrues.gouv.fr