Quimperlé, Finistère, an impressive flood inundated the town
FRANK PERRY / AFP
On New Year’s Eve, while Finistère was placed under an orange warning for flooding and flooding, the Laita River burst its banks and flooded part of Quimperle (the illustration photo was taken in February 2014, during the previous major flood).
WEATHER – Despite the orange alert, the phenomenon was more effective than expected. On New Year’s Eve, between December 31, 2022 and January 1, 2023, the Laita river burst its banks and flooded the quays of the town of Quimperlé in Finistere, we learned from the Breton town hall and pictures. published on social networks.
” We have water. For the first time since 2014, Laïta breached the 3.80 meters of flood barrier protection. But this is not a historical flood “, Michaël Quernez, PS mayor of this town in southern Brittany with a population of about 12,000, told AFP. Flooding reached about 4.20 m overnight, and photos and videos presented in this article actually show partially flooded quays.
Quimper. Sunday, January 1, 2023. La Laïta rose from bed and occupied the docks of Brizeux and Surcouf. https://t.co/xzu4H3l6gO
— Vincent Thaeron (@VincentThaeron)
Laïta occupied the two docks of Surcouf and Brizeux at Quimperlé during the night between 31 December and 1 January. https://t.co/ExRrcYjIpq
– Quimperlé Telegram (@TLGQuimperle)
” Yesterday (Saturday) preventive measures were taken and residents were informed. All services have been mobilized Michael Quernez said. Our main fear is rain. Our hope is that we will find a more optimistic situation on Tuesday “, he said. In its alert bulletin, Météo-France puts the department of Finistère on orange alert against flooding until the evening of Sunday, January 1.
Slow descent
However, due to low tide coefficients and lack of wind, the situation should develop positively.
According to information from the prefecture of Finistère to Agence France Presse, “ The flooding in Quimperlé was more than expected. There are several submerged docks, about twenty flats and four ERPs [établissement recevant du public] “. The same source added that all residents, including bars and restaurants, were warned in advance and took precautionary measures.
The pier of Surcouf in Quimperlé under the waters of Laita. https://t.co/53jr9yXu8Q
– Quimperlé Telegram (@TLGQuimperle)
Quimper. Sunday, January 1, 2023. 01:30: Laïta floods, Brizeux and Surcouf docks… https://t.co/TWYD7yhvcJ
— Vincent Thaeron (@VincentThaeron)
” Firefighters who went to the area determined that the reduction was not yet sufficient to start pumping operations. “, added the prefecture that identified it” some floods Due to the flooding of the Aulne, there was a flood at Chateaulin.
Vigicrues reports with reference to the government website that levels should remain high today (Sunday) in line with high tide hours. Laita Basin will be affected by a rain event this afternoon which should “only” have the effect of slowing down the runoff. “.
Part of the quays of Quimperlé was already flooded in February 2014.
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