UPDATE - Sunday 13 March 2022 - 6.30pm
The Orb will reach its flood peak at around 8pm. The level in Béziers could rise to 12.60 metres, affecting the Plaine Saint-Pierre area, where residents are advised to leave.
In coordination with the flood control centre in Béziers, we are going to trigger the warning siren, which only concerns flooding on the Orb plain.There's no need to panic, but stay vigilant. The elected representatives and departments of the town hall remain mobilised.
Exceptionally, the Town Hall will be open until 8pm.
UPDATE - Sunday 13 March 2022 - 12.45pm
WARNING!!!
WARNING!!!Owners of vehicles parked in the new "Les Jardins du Château" car park on boulevard Mistral are strongly advised to move them to a higher spot.
UPDATE - Sunday 13 March 2022 - 11.45am
The Orb continues to flood, but very slowly, with the river level just reaching 12 metres at Béziers.
The situation is stable, even though we have just been upgraded to orange vigilance for violent winds.
The cofferdams installed on the chemin de la Barque vieille are at half water level, so be vigilant in the Récantou and Sainte-Eulalie areas, where it is recommended that vehicles be parked safely.However, further precipitation is forecast for the upper Cantons during the afternoon, which should be accompanied by thundery rain that could cause run-off as well as flooding of the Orb. However, the wind is expected to change to a "moderate" northerly at the end of the day.
The crisis unit has been in operation since yesterday evening, with elected representatives and all Town Hall departments mobilised to ensure the public's safety.Be careful and only take the road if you have to, as many lanes are closed.We will keep you informed of developments.
Update - Sunday 13 March 2022 - 00:00
The Orb burst its banks at Maussac and in Les Salancs. The Maussac, Patau and Aspes roads were closed to traffic, as was the old Sérignan road (CD37).
The Orb burst its banks at Maussac and in Les Salancs. The Maussac, Patau and Aspes roads were closed to traffic, as was the old Sérignan road (CD37). Cofferdams have been installed at Chemin de la Barque vieille and Chemin des Salancs. However, according to the relevant authorities, the situation is beginning to stabilise and should improve over the next few hours, even if the rain continues to fall.The Municipal Police and Technical Services are always on hand to ensure everyone's safety.
Thank you to everyone who offered to help.
Update - Saturday 12 March 2022 - 8.50pm
𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗨𝗩𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘́
𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗨𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗘 𝗦𝗔𝗨𝗩𝗘𝗚𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗩𝗘́ The Orb continues to rise. The Local Crisis Unit has just been activated. Elected representatives, the town's departments and the municipal police are on hand at the town hall and in the field to take all the necessary measures.The residents most at risk in the Patau and Maussac areas have been personally alerted, as have the establishments open to the public located in high-risk areas;Roads that could be submerged are signposted and ready to be closed if the situation requires;The cofferdams are prepared for possible installation;The discharge pumps are working.We will keep you regularly informed of developments. In the meantime, please take care on the road.
Update - Saturday 12 March 2022 - 3.30pm
The rain has not stopped, but the streams are playing their drainage role perfectly for the time being. Regular cleaning and maintenance are bearing fruit. As for the Orb, it is continuing to rise, but nothing to worry about for the moment.
The rain has not stopped, but the streams are playing their drainage role perfectly for the time being. Regular cleaning and maintenance are bearing fruit. As for the Orb, it is continuing to rise, but nothing to worry about for the moment.
The roads are very wet, so be careful of the risk of aquaplaning if you have to get behind the wheel.
We will keep you informed if the situation deteriorates in the coming hours.
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