This Friday, October 25, the municipality of Vidauban, located in the Var, was struck by a violent storm that led to impressive rainfall accumulations, exceeding 150 mm in just a few hours. In response to this alarming situation, the firefighters proceeded to evacuate 15 people, including 6 in difficulty, to address the imminent danger. The consequences of this bad weather, which also resulted in the flooding of the Aille River, are already visible through the flooded streets and numerous emergency interventions.
Evacuation in Vidauban: 15 people, including 6 in critical condition
This Friday, October 25, the municipality of Vidauban, located in the department of Var, was hit by severe weather, resulting in the evacuation of 15 people, including 6 considered to be in critical condition. These extreme events caused heavy rainfall, exceeding 150 mm, leading to the flooding of the Aille River and massive emergency interventions by the firefighters.
Torrential rains and their consequences
The storms concentrated around the area at 5 a.m., resulting in a cumulative total of nearly 150 mm of water in just a few hours. This intense accumulation caused the flooding of the Aille River, which overwhelmed its banks, impacting the lives of the residents of the municipality of Vidauban. Many roads were flooded, making certain areas difficult to access for emergency services.
Emergency interventions and evacuations
In light of the alarming situation, the firefighters mobilized significant resources to rescue those trapped by the waters. A total of 15 evacuations were carried out, including 6 individuals in particularly precarious situations. Locations such as homes threatened by flooding were targeted to ensure the safety of residents.
Statements from local authorities
Dominique Lain, mayor of a neighboring municipality and president of the departmental fire and rescue service, expressed his concern about the strength of the storm. He stated: “In my memory, I have rarely seen such intense rainfall.” According to Météo-France reports, these heavy rains reflect a complex Mediterranean phenomenon affecting the entire department. Indeed, for a large part of Var, rainfall accumulations ranging from 100 to 150 mm were expected, with peaks reaching up to 300 mm.
Meteorological forecasts and vigilance
According to forecasts, a temporary lull was noted, but meteorologists warn of the possibility of new storm cells heading towards Vidauban, Le Muy, and Le Luc. The prefecture of Var has therefore issued a warning regarding a potential worsening of weather conditions in the coming hours.
The impact on the community
The consequences of this natural disaster are already being felt within the community. As a precaution, 80 children were redirected from a leisure center to educational institutions, ensuring their safety against the risks of flooding. Material damage is still being assessed, but local authorities are working to restore a normal situation as quickly as possible.
- Evacuation: 15 people involved
- Critical situation: 6 people in difficulty
- Location: Vidauban, Var
- Causes: Heavy rains
- Date: October 25
- Responders: Active firefighters
- Impact: Flooding of the Aille River
