Storm Kirk continues to cause severe weather in October 2024. Some thirty départements have been placed under vigilance across the country , and caution is strongly recommended. But what's the situation in Paris and the Île-de-France region?
The 8 departments of the Paris region are affected by this warning, and have been placed under vigilance orange for rain and flooding on Wednesday and Thursday. The situation in Paris, but also in Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Seine-et-Marne, Yvelines, Essonne and Val-d'Oise, is therefore being closely monitored.
The department of Seine-et-Marne is also the only one in France to have been placed under red alert due to flooding, with particular attention paid to the Grand Morin Aval river, which could experience a record rise by Thursday.
Hurricane Kirk: red alert for flooding in Seine-et-Marne, the Grand Morin aval under close surveillance
The bad weather caused by Hurricane Kirk is making itself felt in the Île-de-France region. This Wednesday, October 9 and Thursday, October 10, 2024, the Seine-et-Marne département, to the east of the Paris region, has been placed under vigilance rouge for flooding, in addition to vigilance orange for rain and flooding. [Read more]
The Seine-et-Marne prefecture has banned all outdoor activities from midday on Wednesday October 9 until midday on Friday October 11, due to the arrival of Storm Kirk. Heavy rain, strong winds and the risk of flooding are expected, particularly along the Grand Morin. In addition, the prefecture has announced that school transport will be suspended this Thursday, October 10. [Read more]
Residents and visitors to the region are therefore advised to remain vigilant, follow Météo France's updates and take the necessary precautions to protect themselves from these severe weather conditions.
During this period of bad weather, Météo France advises you to watch out for thunderstorms, which are synonymous with danger. Here are a few recommendations to follow as a precaution:
Flooding is back in Yvelines, particularly in the south, a week after the passage of storm Kirk. Météo France has placed the département under a vigilance orange for rain and flooding for the night of Thursday October 17 to Friday October 18, 2024, with rainfall totals of up to 50 mm. Many roads are closed, severely disrupting traffic in Rambouillet and surrounding towns. [Read more]
Dates and Opening Time
From October 9, 2024 to October 10, 2024
Official website
meteofrance.com
Hurricane Kirk: red alert for flooding in Seine-et-Marne, the Grand Morin aval under close surveillance
Storm Kirk: Outdoor activities banned in Seine-et-Marne and school transport suspended
Flooding in the Yvelines: Roads cut off and disruption caused by heavy rains
