“The Cèze should not rise more than 7 metres”, but the town of Bagnols-sur-Cèze remains on alert

Jeudi 17 octobre, vers 18 h, la Cèze, au niveau du parc Rimbaud, charrie des troncs et des branchages. C.B.

Thursday, October 17, early in the evening, the Cèze is still at a high level, but its height should not exceed 7 meters.

From hour to hour, the Cèze rose during the day of Thursday, October 17 in Bagnols-sur-Cèze to reach nearly 6 meters in the early evening according to vigicrues. But “its level should not reach 7 meters” they specify at the office of the mayor of the commune of Gard rhodanien, a problematic level for the residents of the river who then see their homes flooded. "The evacuation is done at 8 meters".

A gymnasium ready to welcome residents

Despite everything, vigilance remains essential in Bagnols-sur-Cèze. "The Coubertin gymnasium is ready to welcome residents, the Red Cross and the CCAS are ready to intervene if there are needs" the mayor's office specifies.

The water level should recede slowly, and the Carmignan footbridge, with its submersible bridge, will remain closed until the water level returns to normal.